Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Solar
Summary
This comprehensive introduction to solar lesson plan is designed for students in upper elementary through high school. It includes engaging bell ringer prompts, a video quiz with cloze notes, a hands-on lab comparing passive and active solar power, and a data analysis exercise on trends in using sunlight as a resource. The lesson helps students understand the basics of solar power, along with its advantages and limitations.
Activities
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz and cloze notes. This is also a space for them to write the answers for bell ringers and exit tickets.
Data Set
Have students analyze a solar energy data chart and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Lab - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through the a lab designed to give students an understanding in passive vs. active solar energy.
Lab - Student Guide
Use this reading-based lab with students to foster an understanding of passive vs. active solar energy.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Solar lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Solar lesson.
Downloadables