Solar-Powered Classroom
Grade Range
4th-8th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours
Area of Science
Energy & Power
Key Concepts
Solar power, electricity
Learning Objectives
- Use problem-solving skills to figure out the electrical power consumption of different devices
- Design a solar power system for the electrical devices in a mobile classroom
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Developed in partnership with Global Problem Solvers: The Series


![]() OverviewWould it be possible to power everything in your classroom using clean, renewable solar power? Inspired by Global Problem Solvers: The Series, in this lesson plan, your students will research and design a solar power system for a mobile classroom that can be used after natural disasters or in remote areas without permanent schools. This lesson is one of three independent lesson plans inspired by Global Problem Solvers: The Series. You can read more about the series and the lesson plans available from Science Buddies here. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
4th-8th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours
Area of Science
Energy & Power
Key Concepts
Solar power, electricity
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Developed in partnership with Global Problem Solvers: The Series
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