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This investigation for Grades 7-9 engages learners in hands-on exploration of passive solar principles. Students design, construct, and test a 70-square-inch model house in any configuration of their choice. They must consider orientation, heat absorption, thermal mass, color, structural shape, and the effects of different insulation materials. The entire activity requires multiple 50-minute class periods from information gathering through testing. TeachEngineering provides comprehensive content support, lesson plan, warm-up questions, safety guidelines, assessments, and illustrated lab procedurals.
This resource is part of the TeachEngineering digital library, which provides teacher-tested lessons designed to integrate real-world experiences with curricular content in the K-12 science/math classroom. Editor's Note: Passive solar design is a good foundation for further study of the physics that underlies active solar devices, such as the photovoltaic cell. It also provides engaging opportunities to learn about heat transfer and thermodynamics. See Related Materials for a free NOVA video on solar energy and a Flash interactive that takes learners inside a virtual solar panel.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)1. The Nature of Science
1B. Scientific Inquiry
3. The Nature of Technology
3B. Design and Systems
4. The Physical Setting
4D. The Structure of Matter
4E. Energy Transformations
8. The Designed World
8C. Energy Sources and Use
12. Habits of Mind
12C. Manipulation and Observation
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