Saving Lives with Solar Ovens

Earth Sun
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0
Intended Grade Level(s):
3-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
solar ovens and solar water purification.
Estimated Activity Length:
50 min
Learning Goal(s):

Students will learn about different solar cooker designs and how they function. Students will learn the customs, jobs, food and clothing of people in different countries of Africa.

Students will be introduced to Solar Cookers International. Students will learn about different solar cooker designs and how they function. Students will learn the pros and cons on the use of solar ovens in developing countries. Students will gain an understanding of the kind of lives people lead in a refugee camp in Africa. They will gain an... View full description >>

Our Sensational Sun

Earth Sun
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
3-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
solar energy
Estimated Activity Length:
30 min
Learning Goal(s):

At the end of this lesson, students will have written numerous facts about the sun that they 1) already know, 2) want to know and 3) have learned.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

The purpose of this lesson is to record information that the students learn about the sun on a chart. This chart will be used for the entire unit. It will serve as a good reference for guiding the lessons and providing information for student research. View full description >>

The Amazing Cardboard Cook-O-Matic

Earth Sun
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
3-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
Energy
solar energy
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour
Learning Goal(s):

At the end of this lesson students will understand that the sun can be used to cook food. They will also be introduced to the basic components required to build a successful solar oven.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the students to the concept of solar ovens and cooking with energy from the sun. View full description >>

School Energy Hunt

Earth Sun
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
3-4
Subject Area(s) Covered:
Energy
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour
Learning Goal(s):

At the end of this lesson students will be able to list equipment in the school that is powered by energy. They will also be able to identify the various types of energy that power the equipment.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that everything that is powered by energy comes from a source from nature. This is meant to be an introductory lesson on identifying sources of energy

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Designing a Faster Water Pump

Kidwind Small Water Pump
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
Science inquiry
electricity
Energy
solar energy
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour 30 min
Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to use available tools to design and test a solar water pump, refine their design, test and finally evaluate their efforts. Through this process students will understand and gain experience with the engineering design process.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

Students use all their prior knowledge to design and construct a water pump that can pump 1 cup of water the fastest. View full description >>

Solar Powered Water Pumping

Kidwind Small Water Pump
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
Science inquiry
scientific method
solar energy
Energy
electricity
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour 30 min
Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to make observations and record data about how different materials affect the speed of a solar powered water pump.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

Students use a solar module and other materials in conjunction with a water pump to test how quickly one cup of water can be pumped. View full description >>

Making Observations and Recording Data for Solar Powered Water Pumping

Kidwind Small Water Pump
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
Science inquiry
electricity
Energy
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour 30 min
Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to make observations and record data about how quickly a solar module will drive a pump to move water.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

Students use a solar module and water pump to test how quickly one cup of
water can be pumped. View full description >>

A Simple Circuit

Solar Circuit
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0
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
Circuits 101
Science inquiry
electricity
Energy
Estimated Activity Length:
50 min
Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to draw a simple circuit, label its parts, and show the direction/path that current is flowing.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

Students make a hypothesis about how a set of materials should be connected in order to make a motor spin. Through guided trial and error students are led to the idea of a circuit as the proper way to connect the materials in order to make the fan turn. View full description >>

Solar Powered Calculator

Solar Calculator
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
Science inquiry
solar power
Energy
electricity
Estimated Activity Length:
0 sec
Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to explain that some devices use light energy and transform into electrical energy, which powers different devices such as lights.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

The teacher will show an example of a solar powered device using a solar powered calculator. View full description >>

Probes of Prior Knowledge

Energy Transformations
Average Rating:
0
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Subject Area(s) Covered:
electricity
Energy
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour
Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to identify the different ways that electrical energy (electricity) is transformed (generated) and identify different everyday items that use electricity.

Relevant Common Core Standard(s):

Teacher will administer worksheet probes (formative assessments) of students’ prior knowledge about “making electricity” and “things that run on electricity.” View full description >>