Solar Matters I

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A Solar Energy Science Unit
For Elementary Students
In grades K through 2

This unit was developed by the Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute of the University of Central Florida. The purpose of this unit is to create an awareness of the power of solar energy, the importance of it in our lives, and its impact on the future of energy development

These pages are available in Adobe PDF by clicking on the links below. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download the program by clicking here.

Sun and Energy (Introductory Activities)
- K-W-L
- Sun and Me Posters 1
- Web of Life
  - Web of Life story
  - Web of Life cards
- Human Gnomon
- Wind Watching
- Rainbows, Rainbows, Everywhere!
- UV Bead Magic
Sun and Heat
- Sun and Shade
- Solar Energy and Color
- Rain Machine (Solar Still)
- What's Cooking?
  - Solar Cooker Plans: File Box Cooker
  - Solar Cooker Plans: Cook-it Style Panel Cooker
  - Recipes and Cooking Tips
- What's Cooking 2
Sun and Electricity
- Solar Cell Simulation
- Solar Powered System
Solar Energy and Me
- Sun and Me Posters 2
Standards Index
- Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Index

Compiled and written by:
Susan Schleith
Penny Hall

Individual pages from this web site may be printed and duplicated for
student classroom use provided that proper credit is given to
the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC).