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Designing Solar Farms Using Trigonometry
Lesson6 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 10MathematicsMeasurementEnvironmentalEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureJob Ready
Lesson Summary
Students will apply their knowledge of trigonometry to solve practical problems related to optimising the direction and tilt angles of solar panels. They will explore how angles of elevation affect solar panel efficiency and design a small-scale solar farm, utilising mathematical reasoning to determine the optimal orientation and tilt for maximum energy production.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how to apply trigonometry to real-world contexts by investigating the optimal direction and tilt angle for solar panels and exploring how these factors impact energy efficiency in a solar farm design.
Success criteria
Students can:
- calculate unknown side lengths and unknown angles in right-angled triangles using trigonometry
- apply trigonometric principles to determine the height of objects using their shadow lengths and the sun's angle of elevation in order to design a small-scale solar farm layout that maximises energy efficiency by selecting the appropriate direction and tilt angle for the panels.
- apply mathematical reasoning to a real-world context and communicate findings
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