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Solar Energy Demonstration

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  • CleanEnergy
  • ClimateAction
  • EnergyEfficiency
  • Engineering
  • EnvironmentalAwareness
  • GreenJobs
  • GreenTechnology
  • Mathematics
  • RenewableEnergy
  • Science
  • SolarEnergy
  • SolarPanels
  • STEM
  • Technology
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Resource Type
Project
Subjects
Earth Science Engineering Mathematics
Topics
Climate Change Ecosystems Electricity Energy Engineering Process Scientific Inquiry Sustainability
Time for activity
20:00

A simple outdoor demonstration showing how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, powering a small motor and fan.

Sience S
Technology T
Engineering E
Mathematics M

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Sustainable Development Goals

Introduction

Solar energy workers, called solar technicians and engineers, build and install panels that capture sunlight and turn it into electricity. Solar energy is a type of renewable energy because it comes from the Sun, which shines every day and doesn’t run out. These workers help design, maintain, and improve solar power systems for homes, schools, and businesses. Solar panels, like the one in our demonstration, turn sunlight into electricity to power lights, fans, computers, and more. Solar energy helps reduce pollution and greenhouse gases because it replaces the need for burning coal, gas, or oil. By using solar power, we help fight climate change and make cleaner air for everyone. Many countries and cities are training more people for these green jobs to help us move toward a cleaner energy future.

Key Objectives
  • Generate Renewable Energy: Build and install solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity for homes, schools, and businesses.
  • Promote Sustainability: Reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuels with clean solar energy.
  • Develop Green Skills: Train and involve workers in solar technology, design, maintenance, and improvement of renewable energy systems.
Guiding Questions
  1. How efficiently can solar panels convert sunlight into electricity in different conditions?
  2. What impact does using solar energy have on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution?
  3. What skills and knowledge are required for workers to design, install, and maintain solar energy systems effectively?

Authors

Source Attribution: This collection was developed as original educational content by Claude (Anthropic) for open-source use. All activities have been reviewed, checked, and proofread by a team of educators from the international Science Film Festival network. All activities are designed using freely available materials and public domain scientific principles. Content may be adapted, translated, and modified for educational purposes without restriction.