Description

Overview:

In this lesson, students complete real-world calculations related to residential solar energy use, including the number of solar panels needed to power the average house and how many solar panels could fit on their own home or a local building.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students complete calculations to determine if the average American home could be powered using solar panels.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students explore the Google Project Sunroof site and use data on their home address to solve problems.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students discuss the benefits and drawbacks to using solar energy and explore equity issues related to the affordability of solar panels.

Subject:

Mathematics

Level:

Middle School

Grades:

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Material Type:

Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author:

Effie Albitz, Mallory Swafford

Provider:

SubjectToClimate

Date Added:

04/11/2023