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Solar energy

Discover the phenomenon of how human behavior is changing the Earth's atmosphere and affecting the climate. Explore the causes and effects of climate change and learn how solar energy can be a solution. This informational flier proposes solar energy as a sustainable and efficient option to mitigate climate change in New Mexico.

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Solar energy

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  1. Solar energy New Mexico climate champions

  2. Phenomenon: Human behavior is changing Earth’s atmosphere and affecting the climate.

  3. Problem • Due to human production and use of energy, Earth’s climate is changing, creating social, economic, and environmental problems.

  4. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering • Professional License Solar engineer Plans, designs, and implements solar energy projects. They can manage anything from large-scale municipal projects to home rooftop installations. Starting Salary in New Mexico: $81,410 Can earn up to: $127,820

  5. How solar panels work • Sunlight is made of small particles of solar energy, called photons. • When photons hit a solar panel, they dislodge electrons. • Due to special materials, dislodged electrons migrate towards the surface. • As these free, negatively charged, electrons surface, it creates an imbalance with bottom of panel, which is positively charged. • This imbalance creates voltage potential.

  6. Station: angle and output (12 minutes) • What is the best angle for solar panel output? • Task card has procedures • Complete data table • Complete graph • Answer “Angle and Output Explanation” question • Leave station the way that it was found

  7. Station: temperature and output (12 minutes) • What is the optimal temperature for solar panel output? • Task card has procedures • Complete data table • Leave station the way that it was found SAFETY: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. DO NOT LET WIRES COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER. WORK AS A TEAM.

  8. Station reminders • You have 12 minutes at each station. • Each group member must complete the data table and graph (angle only). • Read task cards carefully and follow directions precisely. • Work together as a team to move through experiment.

  9. Class data: angle and output

  10. Class data: temperature and output

  11. Design challenge Create an informational flier about the causes and effects of climate change that proposes solar energy as a solution. • Flier should include: • the cause of climate change, • the effects of climate change, • how solar energy can help mitigate climate change, • an argument for when solar energy is most efficient in New Mexico.

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