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Schools Harvesting Solar Power

Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
Science
Electricity
Grade 9
BC/YK
Schools Harvesting Solar Power

Description

This lesson sequence guides students through the topics of energy, electricity, and solar radiation, focusing on the impact of solar photovoltaic technology installed on rooftops (with less than 1 MW of capacity). Ultimately, students will be equipped with knowledge about a net-zero carbon future and how solar power generation can play a part in reducing the carbon footprint of their own communities, starting with adoption of solar at their school.

Lesson Type: Project, Literacy

Duration: Multi-Day Lesson

Sector: Electricity

Context: School

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