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Real World: Solar power on Earth

Real World: Solar power on Earth
Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Article/Informative Text
  • Film/Documentary/Show
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.3 – The Sun’s energy drives Earth’s climate…
  • Big Idea 3.2 – Energy from the Sun is created in the core…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Energy
  • Atmosphere
  • Light
  • Sun
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
Related Missions
  • Landsat (Earth)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Multimedia | Grades 6-12+ | This educational video resource explores NASA-inspired solar technologies and the "Solar Decathlon" competition, helping educators introduce renewable energy concepts and early engineering design principles. Teachers can use this video to launch classroom discussions on Earth's energy budget, climate drivers, and sustainable architecture. Students can apply these concepts by analyzing how solar energy is captured and utilized on Earth, or by participating in a mock design challenge for solar-powered structures.

Credit: NASA eClips

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