Solar Energy Explorations
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Delivery time 2 Workdays
- Order number: MSB-SOLAR-E
- Supplier Name: Vernier Science Education
- Supplier Number: MSB-SOLAR-E
- Warranty(Years): 2
Solar Energy Explorations consists of eight solar energy experiments and one project for students to study renewable energy and solar power while practicing engineering design.
Using the Solar Energy Explorations Go Direct® Package, which includes Go Direct Energy, Go Direct Surface Temperature, a Vernier Resistor Board, and a KidWind Solar Energy Exploration Kit, and Graphical Analysis™ app, students will gain an understanding of energy, temperature, and circuits as they explore solar energy.
Topics Include
- Renewable energy
- Solar power
- Engineering design
Table of Contents
| Experiment | Suggested Products | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewable Energy | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor |
| 2 | Introduction to Solar Panels and Solar Energy | Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| 3 | Measuring Energy | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| 4 | Making Connections: Circuits | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| 5 | Solar Panel Output: Effect of Load | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| 6 | Solar Panel Output: Effect of Shade | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| 7 | Solar Panel Output: Effect of Angle | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| 8 | Solar Panel Output: Effect of Temperature | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor, Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| 9 | Project: Build a Solar Car | Go Direct® Energy Sensor, Vernier Resistor Board, Solar Energy Exploration Kit |
| grade: | Diploma/ Vocational/ Uni, Middle years |
| Subject: | geography, renewable energy, Vernier |
| Language: | English |
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2016, Vernier Software & Technology continues to be a leading innovator of scientific data-collection technology. Focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Vernier is dedicated to developing creative ways to teach and learn using hands-on science and math. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With world-wide distribution to over 140 countries, Vernier products are used by educators and students from elementary school to college. Vernier’s technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, and build students’ critical thinking skills. Vernier’s business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.
