2: Developing and Using Models

Cost Effective Solar Cells: Titanium Dioxide Solar Cell Construction and Testing

Grades:

9-12

Unit:

Lesson Number:

Description:

This lesson is designed to be completed in two 80-minute sections. The teacher will show a basic procedure and video. The teacher will facilitate the construction of Organic Dye-Sensitized solar cells on coated glass plates with Titanium Dioxide. A fume...

Energy Content:

Circuitry,

Electrical Energy,

Electricity and Magnetism,

Electricity Generation,

Electrons,

Energy Fundamentals,

Materials Science,

Solar Photovoltaic,

Sources of Energy

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will construct titanium dioxide coated “raspberry juice” solar cellsStudents will test titanium dioxide coated “raspberry juice” solar cells under various conditions

Pedagogy & Practice:

21st Century Skills Development,

Engineering Design,

Establishing a Culture of Science,

Group Work/Collaboration,

Hands-on Materials,

Multiple Learning Styles

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,

2: Developing and Using Models,

3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations,

4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data