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The Temperature Effect

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How temperature affects the efficiency of a solar panel is the focus of the third in a series of eight resources that presents how engineers are able to control the temperatures of photovoltaic panels. Class members find out how the...
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Solar Angles and Tracking Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The sun will continue to rise in the east and set in the west, no matter what. The first lesson in a series of eight introduces the class to solar angles. It makes connections between a person's latitude and the angle of position of the...
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Toilet Paper Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a model of the distances of the planets in the solar system using sheets of toilet paper and markers. Generally accepted orbital parameters are applied.
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Rain Machine (Solar Still)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experiment with a solar still. In this distillation lesson plan, students find a simple way to use evaporation to make salty water drinkable.
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Solar Cell Simulation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe how energy moves from the Sun to the photovoltaic cell to the wire and to the load. In this solar cell simulation lesson, 2nd graders demonstrate the movement of photons and electrons to emulate how solar energy...
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What's Cooking

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners complete a solar radiation activity. For this solar radiation lesson, students complete an experiment to learn about solar radiation. Learners make solar tea by using the energy of the Sun to brew tea.
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Electrolysis of Water

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the electrolysis of water by completing an experiment.  In this water lesson students will explain how hydrogen can be extracted from water and how energy flows through an electrolysis system. 
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Energy Detectives

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore where energy comes from and identify the different kinds of energy.  In this energy lesson students search their classroom for energy connections and record the way that they use energy. 
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Energy Efficiency Ambassadors

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students consider how to cut their energy use. In this physical science instructional activity, students investigate the connections between energy use and climate changes. Students compute the actual electrical energy consumption of 2...
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Energy Efficiency at Home: An Interdisciplinary Module for Energy Education

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine energy efficiency and how they use energy at home.  In this energy conservation lesson students complete several science activities that give students a better understanding of energy.
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Energy Efficiency in the Home

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover ways to conserve energy in their homes.  In this energy efficiency lesson students analyze a set of data and design a solution that results in higher energy efficiency.
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Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution.  In this hybrid vehicles lesson students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional analysis and linear...
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A Pre-Treatment Model for Ethanol Production Using a Colorimetric Analysis of Starch Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners recognize the benefits of ethanol and study photosynthesis.  In this ethanol lesson students complete an experiment that shows the procedure that starch can be hydrolyzed by salivary amylase. 
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An Exploration of Wind Energy and Wind Turbines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how wind is produced and what makes a good wind energy site.  For this wind energy lesson students identify the major parts of a wind turbine and list design factors that produce efficient wind turbines.
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Energy Awareness Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and become aware of critical energy issues.  In this energy awareness lesson students complete an activity sheet and quiz. 
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Energy Efficiency Ambassadors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare two products that provide the same function but require different amounts of energy.   In this energy efficiency lesson students research and demonstrate energy efficiency in action and how it applies to different...
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Energy in Today's Global Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how heat is used to generate and produce electricity.  In this energy lesson plan students complete several activities that show them about the different fuels used for heating. 
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Investigating and Using Biomass Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the definitions of biomas gasification and generate their own biomass gas.  In this renewable energy lesson students collect gases and roast a marshmallow. 
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Modeling the Process of Mining Silicon Through a Single Displacement/Redox Reaction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study silicon and where it comes from.  In this solar mining lesson students complete an Internet search of mining and a lab activity. 
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Ocean Power

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the energy resources of the ocean. In this energy lesson, students participate in 4 activities focused on energy resources from the ocean.
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Wind Power for Educators

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore wind power as a renewable resource.  In this wind power lesson students build models of wind turbines and experiment with different changes to see if it increases efficiency. 
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Photosynthesis and Biomass Growth

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine renewable energy sources such as ethanol.  In this photosynthesis and biomes lesson students complete a project on farming techniques. 
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Power Metering Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and analyze variable data and understand the concept of electrical power.  In this energy lesson students use a spreadsheet to manage their data and create box plots. 
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Reaction Rates and Catalysis in Ethanol Production

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate alternative catalysts for the degradation of hydrogen peroxide.  In this fermentation lesson students complete an activity that breaks down cellulose into sugar. 

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