Solar Energy by https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz What Up Sun?! en-us 2017-10-02 03:04:50 UTC 2025-11-01 22:43:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png How Solar Energy Works bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192841939 A great 5-minute video explaining how solar panels work and how effective they can be!]]> 2017-10-02 03:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192841939 Works Cited bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192842893 “Energy Everywhere Solar Power Kit.” Home Science Tools, www.homesciencetools.com/energy-everywhere-solar-power-kit. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017.

Richardson, Luke. “How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Arizona in 2017? | EnergySage.” EnergySage Solar News Feed, 29 Aug. 2017, news.energysage.com/how-much-do-solar-panels-cost-in-arizona/. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017.

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]]> 2017-10-02 03:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192842893 bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192843611 From Solar Cell all the way to a photovoltaic system. The most efficient solar energy systems are large so they can soak up as much sun as possible before processing into usable power. ]]> 2017-10-02 03:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192843611 bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192844215 Some roofs are ideal for solar panels, but not all roofs are convenient for installation. This alongside storage of power are hurdles that solar energy faces.]]> 2017-10-02 03:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192844215 bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192844534 ASU Wells Fargo Arena has entire roof full of solar panels supplying power to the facility. Also note the solar panels in the back right shading parking spots. Panels can be used on a structure or as a structure themselves. ]]> 2017-10-02 03:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192844534 Why Does Solar Make Sense For Phoenix and Arizona bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192844853 -Phoenix, on average, has almost 300 days a year of sunny skies. It's an ideal place to utilize the sun's energy.

-Average cost for solar panels in Arizona is $3.01 per watt. Average cost of installation is $15,000.

-This $15,000 investment is usually paid back within 5 to 7 years. Once solar panels are installed, you start saving money on electricity costs. Installing solar panels not only saves money long-term, but helps homeowners be self-suffiencet in their power supply. ]]> 2017-10-02 03:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192844853 In-Class Assignment: Let's Build Something! bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192848884 Next Generation Science Standards 4-PS3-4 Energy. Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another. Grades 3-5, 4

Students will be working in small groups (2-4) to build solar powered motors to power a small fan. Kits will contain 1-volt solar cells, 1 small DC motor, 1 propeller and a 2 pack of alligator clips to link everything together. Cost for one kit is $14.85 +(s/h). 

Students will place solar panels in an ideal spot for sun absorption. Questions posed: what placement for the solar cells is ideal? 

Teacher will demonstrate connecting solar panels to motor. Questions: What are the different parts of the system? Does the order and placement of pieces matter? Students will connect solar cells to motors with teacher's assistance and oversight. 

Students will get to see first-hand how the energy from the sun is converted through the solar cell to power the motor when then propels the fan. ]]> 2017-10-02 04:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192848884 bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851027 1-volt Solar Cell]]> 2017-10-02 04:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851027 bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851352 Small DC motor]]> 2017-10-02 04:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851352 bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851506 Plastic propeller]]> 2017-10-02 04:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851506 bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851549 Alligator clips]]> 2017-10-02 04:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192851549 AZ Net Electricity Generation bazimmer https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192852665 June 2017. Notice the breakdown in how Arizona creates electricity, and notice that renewables are still an emerging source of power. ]]> 2017-10-02 05:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bazimmer/974jnyaulgcz/wish/192852665