Keeping it Cool With Solar: Making Shade

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Intended Grade Level(s):
K-2
Estimated Activity Length:
30 min
Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will analyze the effect of different types and colors of paper have when placed in the path of sunlight.

This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session. After reviewing the hot/cool playground spots from Lesson 1, Students will be asked, “On

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Keeping it Cool With Solar Unit Plan

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Intended Grade Level(s):
K-2
Estimated Activity Length:
4 hours
Learning Goal(s):
  1. Students will make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

  2. Students will plan and conduct investigations to determine whether structures made with various materials will keep objects cool when placed in a beam of light.

  3. Students will analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem in order to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

  4. Students will analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for keeping an object cool.

  5. Students will test if solar panels and solar energy can help cool down their structure.

Keeping It Cool With Solar unit asks the question: “How might we design a structure that will keep us cool on a hot day?”

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Keeping it Cool With Solar: Hot Spot/Cool Spot

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Intended Grade Level(s):
K-2
Estimated Activity Length:
30 min
Learning Goal(s):
  1. Students will consider and pose questions about what type of energy source can cause an ice cube to melt.

  2. Students will explore how the sun affects the Earth’s surface on the playground.

  3. Students will analyze data to understand how the sun affects the earth’s surface on the

    playground.

  4. Students will link the idea of sun/shade to hot/cool.

This is the first lesson where K-2 students will investigate the effect of sunlight on the earth’s surface (K

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Snohomish PUD Microgrid Education

Location:
Everett, WA
Grade Level:
PK-12
Technology Type:

This workshop, funded through BPA in partnership with Snohomish PUD, was an effort to reach teachers in the vicinity of the new Arlington Microgrid Project, completed by the utility in 2019. This microgrid is intended to serve as an educational tool for the surrounding area, having an educational center scheduled to be completed in 2020 to allow for site visits by the general public.  This two-day engagement took place on July 25 and 26, 2019, reaching 20 teachers from 14 different schools.

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Cascade Schools

Location:
Cascade, ID
Grade Level:
K-12
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
3.85 - kilowatts

This project was made possible in partnership with Idaho Power’s Solar 4R School’s Program through contributions from customers of the Green Power Program. Cascades School is a K-12 district located in Cascade, ID with the mission to inspire all students to reach their maximum potential, become lifelong learners, and be contributing, responsible citizens.

Clean energy topics and science kit materials will support new ideas in... Read full project narrative >>

St. Mary's School Boise

Location:
Boise, ID
Grade Level:
K-8
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
3.72 - kilowatts

This project was made possible in partnership with Idaho Power’s Solar 4R School’s Program through contributions from customers of the Green Power Program. St. Mary’s School is a K-8 school located in Boise, ID with the mission to provide a Catholic environment that instills academic excellence while preparing the whole child for life-long personal and spiritual growth, empowering them to become global citizens. St. Mary’s School is committed to... Read full project narrative >>

Oregon Paleo Lands Institute

Location:
Fossil, OR
Grade Level:
PK-12
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
2.75 - kilowatts

Completed in 2018, this 2.75 kW roof top solar photovoltaic system generates an estimated 3,900 kWh of clean, renewable energy each year. A total of 10 panels provide the equivalent to powering about 7,000 miles of car travel per year. Oregon Paleo Lands Institute is committed to sustainability, renewable energy, and resource conservation education for our community.  Read full project narrative >>

Hazeldale Elementary

Location:
Beaverton, OR
Grade Level:
K-5
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
79.70 - kilowatts

Completed in Summer of 2018, Hazeldale Elementary’s 79.7 kW roof top solar photovoltaic system generates about 81,000 kWh of clean, renewable energy each year. A total of 224 high efficiency panels provide the equivalent to powering 6 average US homes per year. Beaverton School District is committed to sustainability, renewable energy, and energy conservation education for our students, staff, and community. See live production data... Read full project narrative >>

Tucker Maxon School

Location:
Portland, OR
Grade Level:
PK-5
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
44.80 - kilowatts

Completed in 2018, Tucker Maxon School's 44.8 kW roof top solar photovoltaic system generates an estimated 48,000 kWh of clean, renewable energy each year. See live production data for real time generation. A total of 128 solar panels provide the equivalent to powering about 4 average US homes per year, and is expected to offset half of the school’s electricity. Tucker Maxon School is committed to sustainability, renewable energy, and conservation education for our students, staff, and

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Trail Wind Elementary School

Location:
Boise, ID
Grade Level:
K-6
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
3.72 - kilowatts

This project was made possible in partnership with Idaho Power’s Solar 4R School’s Program through contributions from Idaho Power's Green Power Program. Trail Wind Elementary School is a K-6 school located at the southeastern edge of Boise with 698 students enrolled. In Spring of 2018, a 3.72 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system was installed and generates an estimated 5,600 kWh of clean, renewable energy each year. Click on the links to view the 

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