To the teacher: Click on the link next to the title of each lesson for a list of TEKS by grade and subject matter.
Heat It Up! PDF
The student will:
- construct a solar pond that demonstrates the inversion of normal temperature gradients.
- examine applications for the use of temperature gradients in water.
Making a PV Cell PDF
The student will:
- construct a photovoltaic cell
- explore the chemical reaction between copper and oxygen
- demonstrate the photovoltaic process using copper as a semiconductor
Building a Parabolic Solar Water Heater PDF
The student will:
