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Teaching Solar: Integrating Solar Energy into Classroom Curriculum
For High School Teachers
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
8:30am- 3:30pm
“My house is carbon neutral and produces all its own energy onsite” “I drove here today in my solar-charged plug-in hybrid vehicle” “100% of our school electricity is solar generated” “I transformed sea water into drinking water using my solar still” “I cooked a meal in a cardboard box”
Are these scenes from a Science Fiction Movie? No! These are all happening today, here on Earth. Energy Independence, Fossil Fuels in decline, Climate Change, Air & Water Pollution, Financial investment, Energy Security, Jobs….These are all reasons to refocus our attention on the Sun, the prime source of energy powering life on Earth.
This workshop will help you integrate engaging and fun activities into your classroom curriculum centered on the Sun.
Discover the magic of Photovoltaics through hands-on exploration.
- Series, parallel, volts, amps, watts…
- Solar cells like it hot, or cold. Which one is it?
- Effects of shade, tilt, and orientation. Learn how to maximize the power output of your solar cell.
- Build a Solar ZipCharger – a portable solar charger for your cell phone and iPod/mp3 player
- Get Creative! design and build a Solar Musical Whirlygig
- Take home the Teaching Solar Curriculum Package – including: Your Solar Home Student Guidebook & DVD, Teaching Solar Guide & DVD, Solar Decathlon Book & DVD.
- Take home a Solar Cell Set for experimenting in your classroom. Standards alignedcurriculum provided.
- Learn about College opportunities for furthering your students education @ solar energy and other sustainability topics.
CLICK HERE for flyer.
Instructor: Tor Allen, Solar Schoolhouse
Who should attend? High School Teachers
Location: Cuyamaca College 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92019
Registration: It’s FREE, but registration is required. Please contact Tracy Calahan to RSVP P: (619)660-4583 E:tracy.calahan@gcccd.edu
