Solar Energy by Ranin Manea

How Solar Energy Works?

ran2143457 — 2015-10-04 20:05:37 UTC

It works by using Photo-voltaic devices (Solar Cells). They change sunlight directly into electricity. The direct electricity travels to an inventor which converts the solar energy to electricity that can be used in hour homes. Then, the electricity travels to the distribution network in the house to power our appliances.

Follow the Arrows :)

ran2143457 — 2015-10-04 20:13:52 UTC

I chose this photo because it has a visual explanation of the process of how the solar energy works.

Benefits Vs. Challenges

ran2143457 — 2015-10-04 20:25:29 UTC

It is a straight to the point list to help the students see the possibilities of the decision that they may make when asked why/not should we use the Solar Energy.

How Solar Panels should be Placed

ran2143457 — 2015-10-04 20:32:51 UTC

I chose this photo because of its simple illustration of the correct way of placing the panels.

Video: How Solar Works

ran2143457 — 2015-10-04 20:41:58 UTC

summarization for the adutiory and the visiual learners of how the Solar enegy is converted into electricity that we can use in our houses

Compare & Contrast Assignment for 4th Graders

ran2143457 — 2015-10-04 21:36:53 UTC

Standard: (4.Rl.9) integrate information from two videos on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

The 4^thgraders will watch two videos during science class to compare the use of fossil fuels in producing electricity with the use of the solar power by using a T-chart. The students will be asked to use the bubble thinking map for the fossil fuels and the solar power while watching the videos. Then, they will focus on the methods that are used to produce the power in both energies, the amount of the carbon dioxide that is produced within each one, the benefits and the challenges for both. After that, the students will be in groups of four to work together and gather information. However, two students will be responsible for the facts about the fossil fuels and the other two will be working on the solar power.

Gradually, each group will collect their information for both energies and present their work to the class. Finally, the whole class will vote on which energy is more efficient and sustainable for the future. Using this activity will enhance the students’ comprehension of the different energies that are used to provide electricity for us. Also, it will encourage the collaborative leaning among the students. In addition, it will develop their thinking strategies because they will be able to identify the similarities and the differences to know how to reach a decision.

Why solar energy is valuable for Arizona?

ran2143457 — 2015-10-04 22:32:08 UTC

According to the videos of this week, any square meter of land in the South Western of the United States, can capture as much as 2500 kilowatts of energy in a year. Also, in Yuma, AZ, the sunniest place in the world, can supply about 80% of the entire planet current use of the solar energy.