9-10.WHST.7

Introduction to the Photovoltaic Effect

Grades:

9-12

Unit:

Lesson Number:

Description:

This lesson begins with basic chemistry with regards to atomic structure. The lesson then moves to understanding the special properties of silicon as a photoelectric semi- conductor. Building on this, the basic structure of photovoltaic solar cells is...

Energy Content:

Electrical Energy,

Electricity Generation,

Light (Visible),

Solar Photovoltaic

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to describe the basic structure of a photovoltaic solar cell. Students will be able to outline or summarize how solar cells produce electricity. Students will be able to explain why silicon, boron and phosphorous are most often used to construct solar cells.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Project-Based Learning

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Author:

Clayton Hudiburg

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Vocabulary Development

Estimated Activity Length:

1 hour

Macro-Scale Solar

Grades:

9-12

Unit:

Solar Resources Assessment

Lesson Number:

Description:

Energy Content:

Circuitry,

Electrical Energy,

Electricity Generation,

Solar Photovoltaic

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to describe the basic structure of a photovoltaic solar module implementing the ideas of series and parallel wiring. Students will be able to describe the basic structure of a photovoltaic solar array implementing the ideas of series and parallel wiring. Students will be able to describe the function and necessity of an inverter when using photovoltaic arrays.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Hands-on Materials,

Project-Based Learning

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations,

6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Author:

Clayton Hudiburg

Relevant NGSS PE:

HS-PS3-3

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Writing,