Solar Matters III

A solar energy science unit for grades 6-8.

Download the entire curriculum in one zip file, or each section individually below.

• • Sun and Energy
    • K-W-L
    • Sun Misconceptions
    • Electromagnetic Spectrum
    • Engineering Challenge: Energy Transfer Machine
  • Solar Thermal
    • Ice Cube Race
    • Insulation
    • Hot or Not
    • We’re In Hot Water Now
    • Rain Machine (Solar Still)
    • Solar Still 2
    • What’s Cooking?
    • What’s Cooking 2
    • Engineering Challenge: Solar Energy Cook-Off
  • Photovoltaics
    • Solar Powered System
    • The Photovoltaic Panel
    • SunSmart Schools
    • We’ve Got the Power
    • Good Day Sunshine!
    • $olar $avings
  • Engineering Challenge: Junior Solar Sprint
    • Introduction and Overview
    • The Photovoltaic Panel
    • The Chassis
    • Wheels, Axels and Bearings
    • Drive Train and Transmission
    • The Body
  • Global Connections
    • World Population
    • The Age of Oil
    • Climate Change
    • Remember When
  • Putting It All Together
    • Poster Contest
    • Triangle Game
  • Standards Index
    • Florida Next Generation Science Standards Index