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This is a 3-day unit for Grades 5-8 that explores principles of passive solar design as students work on teams to build a solar structure with four walls, four windows, two doors, and a roof. Learners must consider ventilation, materials choices, and orientation of the structure for optimal heat absorption. Principles of conduction, convection, and radiation are addressed in the lesson. After construction, students test their solar houses to determine how well they regulate temperature.
The lesson follows a module format that includes objectives and learner outcomes, problem sets, student guides, recommended reading, illustrated procedures, worksheets, and background information about the engineering connections. This collection is part of a website maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Next Generation Science StandardsEnergy (MS-PS3)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (6-8)
Engineering Design (MS-ETS1)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (6-8)
Disciplinary Core Ideas (K-12)
Definitions of Energy (PS3.A)
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer (PS3.B)
Electromagnetic Radiation (PS4.B)
Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem (ETS1.A)
Developing Possible Solutions (ETS1.B)
Optimizing the Design Solution (ETS1.C)
Crosscutting Concepts (K-12)
Energy and Matter (2-12)
Structure and Function (K-12)
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural World (K-12)
Science is a Human Endeavor (3-12)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Asking Questions and Defining Problems (K-12)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (K-12)
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations (K-12)
NGSS Nature of Science Standards (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Asking Questions and Defining Problems (K-12)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (K-12)
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations (K-12)
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
4F. Motion
8. The Designed World
8C. Energy Sources and Use
12. Habits of Mind
12C. Manipulation and Observation
12D. Communication Skills
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics AlignmentsMeasurement and Data (K-5)
Represent and interpret data. (1-5)
Common Core State Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6—12
Text Types and Purposes (6-12)
Research to Build and Present Knowledge (6-12)
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