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Silicon, Semiconductors, and Solar Cells: Crash Course Engineering #22 Instructional VideoSilicon, Semiconductors, and Solar Cells: Crash Course Engineering #22 Instructional Video
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Crash Course
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9th - 12th
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STEM
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10:39
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2018
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Silicon, Semiconductors, and Solar Cells: Crash Course Engineering #22

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Not a conductor, not an insulator, just a semiconductor. An engineering video focuses on silicon and semiconductors. It first describes N-type and P-type semiconductors, and then shows how they work together in diodes, transistors, and solar cells.

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Concepts

silicon, semiconductors, solar cells, transistors, electrical engineering, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners create a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting N-type and P-type semiconductors
  • Provide the class with cloze notes to fill in during the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Basic physics and chemistry knowledge is beneficial (atomic structure and interactions)
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

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  • Animations help with understanding
  • Explanations are thorough and easy to follow

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