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Solar Power Lesson 4

Friday, 16 November 2007 @ 20:48 GMT

Aim

Understand what solar power is and how active solar panels work.

Key Words Solar power, solar panel, electricity, heating, light.

Resources 3 empty CD cases, black paper, and white paper.

Starter

Recap what students can remember from lesson 2 about what they found out about Solar Power. If you are struggling to remember look at the solar Power information page in your energy project book.

Main Activity

Red with help from your teacher carry out the practical on page 33 of your energy project book.

Amber Carry out the practical on page 33 of your energy project book.

Green Carry out the practical on page 41 of your energy project book.

Plenary

Red as a group write down what you found out through your investigation and fill in page 34 of your energy project book.

Amber as a group discuss what you found out through your investigation and on your own fill in page 34 of your energy project book.

Green Complete the worksheet on page 41 of your energy project book.

Tags: Energy Project, KS3, Plaza

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