Solar panels use the sun’s power as a source of renewable energy. Using renewable energy like solar power can help keep our planet healthy for ourselves, animals, and future generations.
In today’s lesson, we’ll explore how solar panels harness the sun’s power to help our community! Then, we’ll create our own solar panel using the Climate Action Kit.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The SDGs are 17 goals created by the United Nations to make the world a better place. This lesson is connected to Goals 7, 11, and 13.
As we build our solar panels, consider these questions:
- Why is it important to use solar energy instead of fossil fuels?
- How can we access solar energy within our schools, neighbourhoods, and communities?
- How might solar energy prevent our planet from getting warmer?
