Solar Panel Scale Activity
by Jennifer Martell
In this hands-on lesson, students will explore a solar panel kit. They will measure all aspects of the kit and create a scale drawing, using proportions.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19pkY6zqMrsGKHuvnFARcBZMWEMruFvRa/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Engineering S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G) Ratio and Proportion (RP)
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