Mr. Criag’s 4/5 Combo is learning about different types of energy, specifically renewable and non-renewable energy. In this experiment, students received a mini solar panel cell, negative and positive connecting cables, a motor, and a propeller. Students had to determine how best to harness the Sun's rays to make the propeller in the most efficient manner. Students worked in teams to make predictions, record their results, and make a diagram of their findings.
Subsequently, this led into a project where students are designing their own ad campaign for a specific renewable energy. In this campaign, students are making poster to persuade others on why we should use this specific type of energy. The project will culminate with a 30 second PSA commercial created by the students.
These experiments and projects go hand-in-hand with our Stemscopes unit on Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy.
