Economic of Agrivoltaics Game
Games
Grades4Economics
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Provided by Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center
What it is
- This game and associated presentation discuss the economics behind agrovoltaics, or the co-location of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and agriculture in the same area
- Students will learn about opportunity costs, positive incentives, and negative incentives as they roleplay as farm owners.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Students will enjoy learning economic principles through this fun game.
Prerequisites
- Each group of 3-5 students will need two dice, one instruction sheet, one set of farm cards, and game sheets for each player.
- Students will benefit from having an understanding of clean energy and its importance.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The tutorial references Jack's Solar Garden. To look more at this agrivoltaics site, students can check out this virtual tour.
- It may benefit students to practice identifying the opportunity cost in a few different scenarios, including a few that may be familiar to them. For example, what is the opportunity cost when deciding what ice cream flavor to get?
- Some students may also need additional examples of positive and negative incentives.
- Teachers can demonstrate one round of gameplay with student volunteers for classes that require more guidance.
From the scientist review
Students will learn about the different types of agrovoltaic farms and the cost to operate each type. The associated game will help students understand the risks and benefits of choosing different farm types. This resource is also a great example of a climate solution. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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