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This Feel the Heat lesson plan also includes:
Pupils examine how solar energy can supply power and heat on the lunar surface. As groups design and build a solar-powered water heating system, they test their system to determine the change in temperature of the water and redesign it based on the results.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Test colors of background materials and tubing to determine the best combinations to transfer more heat
- Research solar heaters used on Earth
- Let the water reach room temperature before running it through the water heaters
Classroom Considerations
- Performing the activity in sunlight eliminates the need to have multiple identical lighting setups
- The final installment of a six-part series
Pros
- Provides extensions to the original activity
- Leader pages provide a tip on how to measure the temperature change
Cons
- The materials list limits the creativity of the designs