Solar Energy: Power for Earth, the ISS, and Exploring Other Worlds!

12-Dec-2012 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern (Encore at 7:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern)
This session is part of the Department of Education Green Strides webinar series.
Target Audience: Grades 6 - 12
Presented by AESP Specialist: Brandon Hargis
This webinar will introduce participants to a Problem-based Learning Activity (PBL) that requires students to propose and defend a design to provide power to a lunar or Martian research habitat for six explorers. To prepare, students will investigate the variables that affect the operation of solar panels, learn about energy, power, and circuits, design a solar energy system to meet the power requirements for their own homes, and learn about the solar panels and energy use on the ISS.

Materials Needed (optional, if participating in activities along with presenter):
TBD

Expected Outcomes:
TBD