Solar Energy Explorations
$24.00
Description
Examine renewable energy, solar power, and engineering design with these eight, downloadable experiments written for middle school science. Suitable for grades 4–8.
Description
Solar Energy Explorations consists of eight solar energy experiments and one project for students to study renewable energy and solar power while practicing engineering design.
Using the Solar Energy Explorations Go Direct® Package, which includes Go Direct Energy, Go Direct Surface Temperature, a Vernier Resistor Board, and a KidWind Solar Energy Exploration Kit, and Graphical Analysis™ app, students will gain an understanding of energy, temperature, and circuits as they explore solar energy.
Topics Include
- Renewable energy
- Solar power
- Engineering design
What’s Included
Electronic Version
- 8 ready-to-use student experiments and 1 project
- Access to up-to-date versions of the experiments
- Instructions for data collection with Graphical Analysis™and Go Direct® sensors
- Essential instructor information including teaching tips, suggested answers, and sample data and graphs
- Word-processing files of the student experiments, so you can edit the files to match your teaching preferences
- Complete equipment and supplies list
- A generous site license—buy one book and duplicate the experiments for your class
| Table of Contents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Experiment | Suggested Products | |
| 1. Renewable Energy | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor | |
| 2. Introduction to Solar Panels and Solar Energy | Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
| 3. Measuring Energy | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
| 4. Making Connections: Circuits | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
| 5. Solar Panel Output: Effect of Load | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
| 6. Solar Panel Output: Effect of Shade | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
| 7. Solar Panel Output: Effect of Angle | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
| 8. Solar Panel Output: Effect of Temperature | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor, Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
| 9. Project: Build a Solar Car | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit | |
Additional information
| Choose an option | Print and E-Book, E-Book |
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