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Renewable Energy Algebra Lesson: Peak Sun Hours

Created by Teacher(s): Effie Wolters|Published on: November 4, 2022
Lesson Plan Grades 6-8 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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In this lesson, students explore solar energy by calculating the peak sun hours needed for solar panels using algebra. They apply their calculations to real-world data to assess the feasibility of using solar power in their area and predict whether their homes could be powered by solar panels based on their findings.

Inquire: Students work through a practice problem and discuss what they already know about solar energy.
Investigate: Students learn background information about solar energy, then use algebra to calculate the amount of peak sun hours needed to make a solar panel effective, and compare their calculated values to real-world data to determine if this amount of sunlight is possible in their area.
Inspire: Students make predictions and discuss if they think their home could be powered by solar panels using the calculations from class as evidence.
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Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour
Region: Global
Posted on Nov 04, 2022

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Effie Wolters

6-8 Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher

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