Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Science of Solar
Summary
This comprehensive science of solar lesson plan is designed for high school students, offering an in-depth exploration of solar energy. The resource includes bell ringer prompts to engage students with key concepts, a vocabulary list and video quiz, differentiated reading packets, a quantitative computation activity, and a data analysis exercise on global solar energy generation. The lesson culminates in a hands-on lab where students investigate how solar panel angles affect energy output.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on solar to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz.
Reading
Have students read the info sheet on the Science of Solar and answer the comprehension questions.
Extended Reading
Have students read the extended info sheet on the Science of Solar and answer the comprehension and application questions.
Data Set
Have students analyze solar power generation data and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Lab - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through investigating how the angle of a solar panel affects solar energy output.
Lab - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to investigate how the angle of a solar panel affects solar energy output.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Science of Solar lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Science of Solar lesson.
Downloadables