This lesson introduces students to the science of solar power and its role in modern energy systems. Using Snap Circuits, students will explore how solar panels collect energy and how that energy can be stored in batteries for later use, mirroring real-world solar farms and energy grids. Students will also investigate fundamental concepts of electricity, such as voltage, current, and resistance, gaining hands-on experience with how solar energy is converted into usable energy.
Key Topics: renewable energy, solar power, electricity, circuits, energy storage, sustainability
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Immersion Agenda
- Pique interest with a short introduction
- Examine a real-world example of solar technology and battery storage
- Detail safety precautions
- Students work in groups to build and test Snap Circuit models
- Students reflect on their work by answering questions
- Short whole-group discussion with recaps on successes, difficulties, and unexpected events
- Connections to career clusters
- Possibilities for “What’s Next?”
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