Grade Level
8th7th6th
Subject
Solar Flower
This lesson walks the students through the basics of solar energy and how it works. After reading a short passage, students will construct a solar flower using recycled materials.
Standards
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Lesson Objectives:
Students will be able to read, annotate, and summarize a passage about how solar energy works.
Students will use step-by-step directions to create a solar flower that demonstrates how solar energy powers a battery.
Materials/Software 💽
Cardboard
Canary Knife
Scissors
PVC Pipe
Paint
Battery
Hot Glue
Solar Energy (1).pdf60.3KB
Prep
1) Cut PVC pipes into 6 inch pieces
2) Disassemble solar light’s casing and remove the lighting piece and wires.
📝 Activity
Introduction
Activity I: Cataloging
Activity II: Planting
Closure
Assessment
Formative Assessment:
Differentiation
Remediation
Acceleration