Elementary (Grades 4–6)
Lesson Title: Can the Sun Power a Car?
Time: 45 minutes
Learning Goals
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Learn how solar energy works
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Understand limits of solar EVs
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Explore renewable energy
Activity: Solar Match-Up
Students match energy sources to uses:
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Sun → home
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Sun → car
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Sun → school
Discussion
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Why can’t cars use only sunlight yet?
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Where do you see solar energy today?
