Solar Lighting Challenge
by Shauna Hamman
In this lesson, students will be learning about solar energy and how it may be used to solve problems. After reading and comparing two texts about solar energy, students will use simple materials to design, build and test a solar light, with the goal of keeping it lit for the longest time possible.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19hU7gLAgSTuDefi8GPQsoNP0KH3mNPnMIwEG_1r…Related Content
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
In the final part of A Light in the Dark (pt. 3 of 3), students create their solution to the problem based on their chosen theme. Students present their final solutions to be evaluated.
Grades:
5th Grade
This multi-day activity is designed for introductory 5th grade STEM after school club. On Day 1, each student will build and test a simple roller coaster following the teacher’s instructions. Students
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade
This lesson plan focuses around 4 key topics, with activities for each. The plan covers renewable energy, solar energy, why solar energy is important, and what the children can do to conserve energy