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Circuit Analysis With Solar Energy: Measure the Power Consumed by Various Devices Lesson PlanCircuit Analysis With Solar Energy: Measure the Power Consumed by Various Devices Lesson Plan
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Bonneville
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6th - 12th
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Circuit Analysis With Solar Energy: Measure the Power Consumed by Various Devices

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Power up the class with a lesson on electronics. Scholars use a solar module to create an electric circuit. They connect different devices to the circuit and measure the voltage and current. Based on the measurements, they calculate the power consumed by each device as well as the resistance.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

solar energy, electric circuits, power, voltage, currents, resistance, electricity

Instructional Ideas

  • Have classmates bring in small electrical devices to test

Classroom Considerations

  • Electrical components are necessary for the activity; see the resource for a complete list
  • Learners must be familiar with the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, and power

Pros

  • Includes a lab sheet
  • Detailed instructions help keep the experiment on track

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.5 RST.11-12.3 6.RP.A.3.a 7.RP.A.1 7.RP.A.2.a 7.RP.A.3

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