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 Basic science
of
solar energy:
- Solar
Server
Observer
- Good source for high school and college students
- Explains how a solar panel operates and the
different
types of photovoltaic cells
- New
Mexico
Solar
Energy Association
- Explains curriculum ideas and lessons for middle
and high
school students
- Also includes some projects for all ages
- Solar
Energy
International
- Ideal for middle school students
- Explains the basics of solar power and includes a
series
of questions and answers on a variety of solar panel topics
- Alliant
Energy
Kids
- Good source for elementary school students
- Includes a brief overview of solar power and
photos of a
house powered by solar energy; also includes links for further
interest
- Other Options:
Documentaries and Videos:
- Here
Comes
the
Sun
- Ideal for high school and college students
- Includes link to YouTube where the full
documentary can
be viewed
- Explains the influence of solar energy and how
the world
should be able to harness and convert the sun's rays
- Solar
Thermal
Energy:
Harnessing
the Power of the Sun
- Ideal for middle school and high school students
- Explains the impact of the sun and how to harness
its
power
- Full video available on YouTube
- Other options:
Fun Projects, Games, and Quizzes:
- How
Solar
Cars
Work
- Ideal for high school and college students
- Information about how a car can be powered with
solar
panels
- Energy
Efficiency
and
Renewable
Energy
- Good source for middle school students
- Interactive site with information about projects
and tips
to become energy-smart
- Department
of
Energy
Kid's Site
- Ideal for elementary school students
- Includes riddles, puzzles, quizzes, and ideas for
science
fair experiments
- Solar
Energy
Quiz
- Created by the Sustainability in Motion team
- Test your knowledge on the basics of solar energy
- Ideal for ages 14 and up
- Solar Schools
- Provides a chance for schools to join and track
energy
consumption
- Data from all member schools is available so
reserach
projects may be done to compare various schools
- Sunsite
Funsite
- Interactive site for students of all ages to
learn about
solar energy and the earth
- Other Options:
Area Destinations to Visit:
- McKeever
Environmental
Center
- Located 75 miles north of Pittsburgh near Sandy
Lake, PA
- Administered by Slippery Rock University and as a
public
service institute of the PA State System of Higher Education
- Offers hiking trails and education programs for
students
of all ages
- Day visits and multi-day visits are available
- Jennings
Environmental
Center
- Located in Slippery Rock, PA
- One of several state parks dedicated to providing
environmental education and interpretation to the community
- A variety of programs are available for students
and
adults of all ages
- Moraine
State
Park
- Located off of Route 422 and about a half hour
from Grove
City and New Wilmington, PA
- Provides a great opportunity for hiking, boating,
and
observation of wildlife
- Great location for an outdoor laboratory session
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