Discover
Students will explore local neighborhoods to identify real-world energy and electricity challenges, generating initial insights and questions to guide their design solutions and collaborations with Solar One.
Days 1 - 2
15 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Challenge Definition
Deliverable 40m
End User Overview
Deliverable 35m
Inquiry Questions
Deliverable 30m
Examine
Students will investigate the causes of unreliable power access in various communities, evaluate electrical concepts through active research, and interview local experts to deepen their understanding of the issue.
Days 3 - 4
90 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Source Evaluation Report
Deliverable 60m
Root Cause Analysis
Deliverable 60m
Solution Proposal
Deliverable 60m
Engineer
Students will create and refine schematic diagrams to design solar-powered light systems with effective use of conductors and insulators, applying their knowledge to solve the real-world challenge of unreliable electricity in communities.
Days 5 - 6
135 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
If-Then Solar Hypothesis
Deliverable 60m
Exemplar Exploration Criteria
Deliverable 60m
Creation Plan Outline
Deliverable 45m
Solution Development Report
Deliverable 60m
Do
Students will implement their designed solar-powered light system prototypes, testing them for functionality and efficiency while iteratively refining their designs based on observed performance and sustainability outcomes.
Days 7 - 8
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Share
Students will share their solar-powered light systems and design insights with family members, classmates, and Solar One representatives in a presentation session, demonstrating their understanding of conductors, insulators, wiring techniques, and schematic reading and discussing the potential impact on communities facing electricity challenges.
Days 9 - 10
No activities have been added to this phase yet.