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This lesson is designed for a flipped classroom, where students learn new content by watching a video in their own time. This strategy provides the opportunity for students to build their knowledge, attitudes and values by themselves, thereby freeing up class time for hands-on work.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

understand how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy
recognise that there are both physical and political/social barriers to widening our use of solar energy
build their thinking and questioning skills.

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Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 7 Science:

Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, including water that cycles through the environment, but others are non-renewable (ACSSU116)

Syllabus Outcomes: SC4-12ES.

Time needed: 30 minutes

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – allow students to explore the topic independently.

Internet, laptops and earphones
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Flipped Classroom - How do solar panels work?

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