Teacher Preparation Video
Solar Energy

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FOSS Intro (1:44)
Module Intro (5:17)

Investigation 1 - Sun Tracking
Part 1 - Shadow Play (5:20)
Part 2 - Shadow Tracking (5:56)

Investigation 2 - Heating the Earth
Part 1 - Thermometers in Sun and Shade (5:05)
Part 2 - Heating Earth Materials (7:19)

Investigation 3 - Solar Water Heaters
Part 1 - Color Effects on Absorption (11:08)
Part 2 - Surface Area Effect (5:21)

Investigation 4 - Solar Houses
Part 1 - Solar House Orientation (7:11)
Part 2 - Solar House Color (2:04)
Part 3 - Hot-Air Challenges (2:58)
Part 4 - Choosing Your Own Investigation (1:52)

Credits (0:40)