Graphing Solar Energy

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Scientists use and process large amounts of data to build computer models to predict the impact of clouds on solar energy generation. Students are given solar insolation data from the Northeast Solar Energy Research Center (NSERC) to determine the optimal angle for a solar panel to capture energy from the sun.

Vocabulary: insolation, latitude, linear graph, photovoltaic, pyranometers

Session Information: This activity is available in-person or virtually.

In-Person Session Information	Virtual Session Information
1-hour session, times are flexible One class per session, maximum 30 students per class Can book multiple activities in one day $400 (BOCES-aidable) per session	1-hour session, times are flexible One class per session, maximum 30 students per class Secure link to Zoom.gov videoconferencing platform will be provided To get the most out of this virtual experience, students should have their own devices with internet access (or work with 1-2 other students on a shared device) $400 (BOCES-aidable) per session

NYS Learning Standards

New York State Science Learning Standards

Disciplinary Core Ideas	Crosscutting Concepts	Science and Engineering Practices
LS1.A: Structure and Function LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits LS3.B: Variation of Traits	Structure and Function Scale, Proportion, and Quantity	N/A

Disciplinary Core Ideas

Crosscutting Concepts

Science and Engineering Practices

LS1.A: Structure and Function

LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms

LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits

LS3.B: Variation of Traits

Structure and Function

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

N/A

Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards

Measurement and Data
Geometry

Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Speaking and Listening	Language
Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas	Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Intermediate Science Core

Process Skills	Major Understandings
Standard 4, 4 Recognize and analyze patterns and trends. Standard 1, M1.1a Identify independent and dependent variables. Standard 1, M2.1a Interpolate and extrapolate from data. Standard 1, S3.1a Organize results, using appropriate graphs, diagrams, data tables, and other models to show relationships. Standard 1, S3.1b Generate and use scales, create legends, and appropriately label axes. Standard 1, S3.2c Evaluate the original hypothesis in light of the data. Standard 1, S3.2f Make predictions based on experimental data. Standard 1, S3.2h Use and interpret graphs and data tables. Standard 2, 1.2 Use spreadsheets and database software to collect, process, display, and analyze information. Students access needed information from electronic databases and on-line telecommunications services.	2.2i Weather describes the conditions of the atmosphere at a given location for a short period of time. 2.2 j Climate is the characteristic weather that prevails from season to season and year to year. 4.1a The sun is a major source of energy for Earth. Other sources include nuclear and geothermal energy.

Process Skills

Major Understandings

Standard 4, 4 Recognize and analyze patterns and trends.

Standard 1, M1.1a Identify independent and dependent variables.

Standard 1, M2.1a Interpolate and extrapolate from data.

Standard 1, S3.1a Organize results, using appropriate graphs, diagrams, data tables, and other models to show relationships.

Standard 1, S3.1b Generate and use scales, create legends, and appropriately label axes.

Standard 1, S3.2c Evaluate the original hypothesis in light of the data.

Standard 1, S3.2f Make predictions based on experimental data.

Standard 1, S3.2h Use and interpret graphs and data tables.

Standard 2, 1.2 Use spreadsheets and database software to collect, process, display, and analyze information. Students access needed information from electronic databases and on-line telecommunications services.

2.2i Weather describes the conditions of the atmosphere at a given location for a short period of time.

2.2 j Climate is the characteristic weather that prevails from season to season and year to year.

4.1a The sun is a major source of energy for Earth. Other sources include nuclear and geothermal energy.

Program Topics

atmospheric science CSI data science earth science energy environmental science exploration labs integrated science mathematics physical science solar energy

Program Audience

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Graphing Solar Energy

NYS Learning Standards

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Brookhaven National Laboratory

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