MIDLAND -- Dow Corning has developed a new curriculum that teaches middle school students about solar energy.
Dow Corning, Earth Day Network (EDN), the American Chemistry Society (ACS), and National Education Association (NEA) are focusing on teaching the sciences to 5th through 8th grade students.
Dow Corning reports it teaches “the principles and potential of renewable energy by showcasing solar power and energy efficiency innovations.”
“Solar energy is being used today throughout the globe, and it is essential that students begin to understand where the energy comes from that turns on the lights, powers their computers, and keeps their refrigerator cold,” Dow Corning President and CEO Robert D. Hansen states. “Knowledge of this technology will help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and manufacturers that will pioneer new clean energy solutions.”
The curriculum has four lesson plans:
- Solar Energy Introduction and Overview
- How Solar Panels Work
- Solar Panels – A Life Story
- Solar Power and Me: The Inherent Advantages
It can be downloaded online. You can find more details about it by clicking here.
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