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Designing a Solar Phone Charger Lesson PlanDesigning a Solar Phone Charger Lesson Plan
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Bonneville
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7th - 12th
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Science
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Designing a Solar Phone Charger

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What a bright idea! Working in groups, scholars design a solar phone charger by applying concepts from the unit. They use solar modules and buck and boost converters in their creations, which must be able to charge a phone after receiving four hours of sun.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

solar energy, engineering design, the photovoltaic system, batteries, voltage, electric circuits, electric currents

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups give presentations to the rest of the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Last of seven lessons in the Off the Grid unit
  • A variety of circuit components is necessary; see the resource for a complete list

Pros

  • Includes a written assessment instrument
  • Provides detailed background information for instructors

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.1 HSN-Q.A.2

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