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This lesson introduces students to the components of a solar electric system and leads students to explore variable that impact solar power production.

This lesson is designed to develop students’ understanding of solar power. Solar power, a renewable resource, uses energy from the sun to produce electricity. Peak solar production closely mimics peak energy use, so solar power is a valuable tool for reducing peak power demand.

This lesson introduces students to the fundamentals of electricity: current, voltage, and resistance. Students will learn the terminology and symbols relating to electricity and create and test their own electrical circuits.

This lesson introduces students to the difference between electrical power and electrical energy.

Since the industrial revolution, fossil fuels have become one of the primary energy sources used by humans. Largely as a result of burning fossil fuels, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rapidly rising. This lesson introduces the fundamental processes related to climate change, such as the greenhouse effect and the carbon cycle. Students will learn the basic science of climate change as well the associated opportunities and challenges.

Native America exists beyond stereotypes and history books. Today, Native Americans are voicing concerns about environmental and human rights issues, shaping their own tribal communities and the future of the country. In this lesson, students view photographs which document Native American voices and explore the themes of identity, cultural displacement, and resilience.