How can a panel made of glass and silicon turn invisible sunlight into usable electricity?
Phenomenon Description: Solar panel farm in Robeson County, NC
Location: Robeson County
Grade Level or Course: Earth and Environmental Science
Question: How can a panel made of glass and silicon turn invisible sunlight into usable electricity?
Crosscutting Concepts: Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles and Conservation
Science Domain: Earth and Space Science
NC Standard:
ESS.EES.1 Explain how Earth's position relative to the sun influences conditions on Earth.
NC Objective:
ESS.EES.1.3 Use models to illustrate how the sun produces energy.
Additional Resources:
Solar Power | PBS - NOVA Collection
State of Change: Solar Harvest | PBS
Solar Panel Systems for Beginners - Pt 1 Basics Of How It Works & How To Set Up | LDSreliance