11-12.RST.8

Solar Pathfinder Tutorial

Grades:

9-12

Unit:

Lesson Number:

Description:

This lesson is designed to allow the students to practice assembling and using their Solar Pathfinders, along with analyzing the data. The students will take a single measurement and digital photograph at a location near the classroom designated by the...

Energy Content:

Solar Photovoltaic

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to properly assemble and orient their solar pathfinder. Students will be able to properly record the information provided by a solar pathfinder. Students will be able to accurately analyze the information provided by the solar pathfinder to calculate the solar potential (kWh/m2/day) taking into account variables such as shading, climate and weather.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Group Work/Collaboration,

Hands-on Materials,

Project-Based Learning

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations,

5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Author:

Clayton Hudiburg

Relevant NGSS PE:

HS-ETS1-3

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Vocabulary Development,

Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division,

Math: Measurement

Estimated Activity Length:

50 min

Photovoltaic Solutions "Shark-Tank Style"

Grades:

10-12

Unit:

Solar Transportation

Lesson Number:

Description:

In this lesson, the students will take their knowledge gained in the previous activities to innovate design solutions that will allow PV technology to plan an increased role in the transportation sector. The challenge given to them is to design a BEV that...

Energy Content:

Batteries & Storage,

Electrical Energy,

Solar Photovoltaic,

Transportation

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Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will use data and mathematics to design a solution for using PV technology in the transportation sector. 2. Students will create a presentation with visuals and specs outlining their proposed solution. 3. Students will present and attempt to “sell” their products to a panel of judges.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Engineering Design,

Group Work/Collaboration

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions,

7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Author:

Clayton Hudiburg

Relevant NGSS PE:

HS-ESS3-2,

HS-ESS3-4,

HS-ETS1-1,