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Solar Energy Curriculum


Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has created Solar Energy for the Classroom curriculum to help 6th through 8th grade science instructors teach students about solar energy.

The curriculum includes 15 activities and demonstrations that provide an introduction to solar energy, variables affecting solar energy potential, solar energy storage, practical uses of photovoltaic (PV) systems, and energy cost and conservation. This curriculum has been correlated to Michigan's Science standards and benchmarks. Formal and nonformal Science instructors are welcome to use this curriculum to enhance their energy unit.


Solar Energy in the Classroom Activities (Table of Contents) (52k PDF)


1a - Solar Energy Role Playing Games (71k PDF)

1b - Energy Challenge Game (75k PDF)

2a - The Effect of Solar Collector Materials on Solar Energy Potential (76k PDF)

2b - The Effect of PV Size on Solar Energy Potential (56k PDF)

2c - Effect of Solar Panel Positioning (577k PDF)

3a - Storing Solar Energy in Batteries (64k PDF)

3b - Hydrolysis: Storing Solar Energy in Water (93k PDF)

4a - Heating Our Homes With Solar Energy (73k PDF)

4b - Cooking Our Food With Solar Energy (206k PDF)

4c - Removing Water Impurities With Solar Energy (55k PDF)

4d - Powering Household Appliances With Solar Energy (56k PDF)

5a - Determining the Costs of Running Household Appliances (54k PDF)

5b - Utility Bill Paying Game (49k PDF)

6a - CFL Demonstration (76k PDF)

6b - Energy Conservation in Our Homes (80k PDF)
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