Solar Power to Electricity
5th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
Key Concepts
Solar panels use smaller units called solar cells to convert solar energy into electrical energy.
Solar cells are commonly made of silicon, which is sandwiched between conductive layers.
Photons from the sun knock electrons loose, which are then drawn to the n-side of the cell, creating an electrical current that can power things like a lightbulb.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 11 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is solar power?
2. Name two reasons why solar power is a good energy source.
3. What are solar panels also called?
...and 8 more questions
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