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Solar Matters

Lesson Description:
The student will:
  • be able to identify major benefits of solar energy
  • work cooperatively to create a poster that communicates information
Lesson Type:
  • Group Work
  • Project
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Materials Needed:
  • posterboard or large sheets of paper
  • various art materials,e.g. pints, markers, and crayons
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Florida Solar Energy Center
School or Group:
Florida Solar Energy Center
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Lesson Documents:
application/pdf SM1_sun-and-me1.pdf
Located in: Science

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