Overview
Target age group: Grade 11 or 12
To raise awareness about the possibility of using renewable energy sources, specifically, solar cells.
Target age group: Grade 11 or 12
(Presentation may be modified for younger students)
Goal:
To raise awareness about the possibility of using renewable energy sources, specifically, solar cells.
Lesson Outline
(Distribute student handout)
(Lesson power point)
Motivation
Background Information
Mini-lab activity
Conclusion
Surprise!
(Distribute student handout)
(Lesson power point)
Motivation
Background Information
Mini-lab activity
Conclusion
Surprise!
Lab Details
Materials:
Materials:
-PV cell
-2 electrical leads with alligator clips
-DC mulit-meter
-resistor
-source of bright light
-protractor
-meter stick