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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Power Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Photovoltaic technology is compared and contrasted to the natural phenomenon of photosynthesis. The means by which photocells harness solar energy is described and explained.
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NASA

Nasa: Helios, the Solar Powered High Flyer

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is an article on, "Helios can fly higher than any other airplane! And it uses only the Sun's energy for fuel!"
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Positive Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
A novel idea for converting solar energy to electrical energy. A brief discussion of solar energy collection in space via satellites.
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US Department of Energy

Us Dept of Energy:mining Silicon Througha Single Displacement/redox Reaction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will participate in a laboratory investigation that models the production of silicon. The activity investigates the sources, uses, properties, and importance in the fields of photovoltaics (solar cells/renewable energy) of silicon.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Greenewables

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students form expert engineering teams working for the (fictional) alternative energy consulting firm, Greenewables, Inc. Each team specializes in a form of renewable energy used to generate electrical power: passive solar, solar...
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Other

Voltaic

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how to power up your laptop when the batteries go dead.