Solar Panels 1: How do Solar Panels transfer the Sun's energy into electricity?
by Peggy Lord
Introduction to how a solar panel works. Students get to explore how to power a fan and lights using a solar panel and a motor. Students get to see a diagram of a solar panel and start to make a model of the energy transfer.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/166F5j7TUQSPYXCEdTMm-5GbRA6oSAZnj/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Number & Quantity (N)
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