Overview

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!

Lab Details

Materials:

-PV cell

-2 electrical leads with alligator clips

-DC mulit-meter

-resistor

-source of bright light

-protractor

-meter stick