Introduce to solar energy by classroom discussion, reading the background information and finding answers to their questions in the reading and classroom discussion.
Solar hot dog cooker
To explore the conversion of radiant (electromagnetic) energy to thermal energy and how it can be used.
Transforming solar energy into heat
Transform radiant energy into thermal energy, motion and electricity.
To decide which light source is the best for producing motion from the vanes of a radiometer.
To decide which wavelength is the best for producing electricity from a solar panel.
Solar collection
To learn that radiant energy can be collected and converted into heat and stored.
Solar concentration
To learn that radiant energy can be concentrated on an object with a concave mirror.
Converting Radiant Energy to Heat
To demonstrate that radiant energy can be absorbed or reflected by objects. Some of the energy absorbed by objects is converted into heat.
