Solar Energy Educational Resources
- ASES Solar Energy Workbook: Developed by the American Solar Energy Society, this workbook is suitable for learners aged 8-108, making it versatile for classroom use. It covers solar energy and other renewables.
- Generation180 Resources: Offers a collection of lesson plans and curricula ideas for solar energy education. This includes the GRID Alternatives Solar Futures K-8 Toolkit, which provides resources on solar energy, renewable energy, and energy conservation for young students.
- Let’s Go Solar Schoolhouse: Provides educational resources, videos, and kits for classrooms, such as solar cell sets and posters.
- National Energy Foundation Materials: Offers customizable and in-depth energy education materials that cover a wide range of energy topics, suitable for educational and outreach programs.
- Energy Infobooks from Solar Decathlon: Includes full curricula, activities, and standards for integrating energy education into the classroom.
- CREATE Energy Center Teaching Materials: Focuses on Solar PV, offering educational materials on topics like system design, silicon properties, site analysis tools, and measuring sunlight with pyranometers.
Key Topics to Cover
- Solar PV System Design: Teach students how solar PV systems are engineered to meet different needs.
- Solar Site Analysis: Use tools like the Solar Pathfinder to evaluate sunlight availability.
- Solar Location Analysis: Introduce students to the PVWatts calculator for estimating electricity production.
- Measuring Sunlight: Use pyranometers to teach about variables affecting sunlight reception by solar panels.
These resources can help teachers create engaging and comprehensive lessons on solar energy for their students.
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