A5 “Generating energy” (teacher instructions)
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Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:
Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the “‘Generating energy” experiment, which comprises two subexperiments.
English, Spanish (CREA), German
2023-11-27
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The teacher instructions include information on the following: the main question, relevance to the curriculum, skills, notes on conducting the subexperiments, the research group, further research assignments, the reference to technology, and the reference to values.
The experiment comprises two subexperiments:
• Solar cells
• Solar boat
What other energy sources are the students familiar with besides batteries? Under what conditions do these sources provide current, and when do they not work? What does this mean for our daily lives? How can energy be transported or stored?
Notes:
• Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.
• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
The experiment comprises two subexperiments:
• Solar cells
• Solar boat
What other energy sources are the students familiar with besides batteries? Under what conditions do these sources provide current, and when do they not work? What does this mean for our daily lives? How can energy be transported or stored?
Notes:
• Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.
• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
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Experiment
Personal, social and health education (PSHE); Physics; Technology
Grade 1 to 4; Grade 5 to 6
Elementary school; Middle/high school
Electrical circuit; Energy; Engine; Power generation; Solar technology
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