Solar 1.0 Lab 1-Building a Solar-Powered Circuit

Students assemble a basic solar-powered circuit using a solar module and LED to explore how voltage sources, loads, and closed circuits work.

Duration

60 MInutes

Subject

ENR (Energy and Natural Resources)

Grade

3rd-8th

Key topic

Renewable Energy - Solar

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