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Lesson: Solar Power 101
Synopsis: Students will use the Mountainside 10-kilowatt solar array and energy tracking software to see how solar power works. If rays from outer space blasting electrons out of solar cells sounds cool to you then you’ll love “Solar Power 101”.
Duration: 1 hour
Grades: 6-12
Lesson: Cars of Tomorrow
Synopsis: Students learn the basics of solar power. Small groups use the knowledge they have gained to build a working model solar car. Then the race is on to see which team’s car can make it across the finish line first!
Duration: 1-2 hours
Grades: 6-12
Lesson: Ray’s Café
Synopsis: Using instruments like tin foil and a glass baking dish, we will show kids how to use the power of the sun to make a meal. The menu includes hot dogs, sun tea, and solar s’mores!
Duration: 1 hour
Grades: K-12
Lesson: Up Up and Away
Synopsis: Students make a working solar balloon using everyday products. This lesson demonstrates a very interesting way the sun’s power can be harnessed.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Grades: 6-12
Lesson: Don’t Sweat It
Synopsis: How much do you know about the sun? This fun filled lesson is packed with trivia and activities that will really have you warming up to the solar power!
Duration: 1 hour
Grades: K-12
Lesson: The Star of the Show
Synopsis: In this lesson students look at how solar power was being used hundreds of years ago and some of the more interesting things we use it for today!
Duration: 1 hour
Grades: K-12