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This Solar Cell Manufacturing Field Trip and/or Guest Speaker lesson plan also includes:
Appreciate the chance to get out of the classroom. Scholars take a field trip to a solar cell or solar panel facility to learn about the manufacturing aspect of the business. They also hear from a guest speaker and ask questions about career opportunities.
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Instructional Ideas
- See if a virtual tour of a facility is possible
Classroom Considerations
- Although the resource is given as the ninth of 14 installments in the Cost Effective Solar Cells unit, it can be conducted at any time within the unit, as long as pupils have a basic understanding of solar cells
- Be sure to follow any district and local guidelines regarding field trips or guest speakers
Pros
- Provides websites for possible field trip locations, including a state-by-state interactive map
- Lists some steps for instructors to consider when planning a field trip or guest speaker
Cons
- None