Core Curriculum minimum: 5 hours
We Share Solar’s hands-on, standards-aligned curriculum introduces students to solar energy, engineering, and global impact through the Solar Suitcase Learning Kit. Lessons are designed to be flexible, engaging, and rooted in real-world problem solving.
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minimum 45min
Students learn how to identify the variables that affect the amount of electricity you get from a solar panel using mini solar cells and motors.
minimum 2hr
Students learn how a stand-alone solar electric system works and what the different components do by building the Solar Suitcase Learning Kit.
minimum 45min
Students learn how to measure voltage and current on the Solar Suitcase Learning Kit using a digital multimeter.
minimum 45min
Students learn how to calculate amounts of power and energy.
minimum 45min
Students learn the basics of solar-electric system design and begin the process of designing their own.
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