Science Lab: Concentrating on the Sun With PV Cells by TBillings https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab Made with a curious mind en-us 2017-08-23 20:20:10 UTC 2026-01-26 02:30:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Investigation Worksheet gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/182441177 2017-08-23 20:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/182441177 Introduction gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/182441405 2017-08-23 20:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/182441405 Many different factors affect the efficiency of solar panels — this lesson is about light reflectors and how they can be used to increase the power output of a solar panel. Below is and example of a SIMPLE planar reflector. gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/183808035 2017-08-30 20:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/183808035 Today's Task: gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/183809343 Challenge:  Today, we're going to Design, Build, and Test a free standing planar reflector system that creates the highest increase in current output of a solar panel (Photo-Voltaic Cell).
Criteria
  • Aluminum foil must be wrapped on the cardboard; it cannot be used separately. 
  • The purpose of the foil is to provide a reflective surface for the sturdy cardboard. ·       
  • During the final test, the reflector must stand up on its own without a student holding it. 
Time Frame:
  • Brainstorm/Design/Sketch (15 Minutes) 
  • Build (15 Minutes) 
  • Test (10 Minutes) 
  • Record Data (10 Minutes)
Grade:
Sketches, Build and Investigation Worksheet must be turned in to Mrs. Lunsford for a grade of 100pts.
]]> 2017-08-30 20:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/183809343 Vocabulary gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/183836609
Planar Reflective-     
A reflective panel used to reflect sunlight in order to increase the power output of a solar panel (Photo-Voltaic Cell). ]]> 2017-08-31 00:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/sciencelab/wish/183836609