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
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