Solar-Powered Science Fair
Solar-Powered Science Fair
Description of the Good Practice
Description of a Good Practice: Students in a middle school organized a science fair where all projects had to incorporate solar energy in some way. This project-based learning activity encouraged students to research solar power, design experiments, build solar-powered models, and present their findings to the school community
Keywords
- Project-Based Learning
- Renewable Energy
- STEM Education
- Presentation Skills
Language(s)
English
Number of participants
Small groups or large groups depending on the number of students in the classroom
Type of training
Offline
Number and type of exercises
Students are encouraged to find solar power and design experiments and present their findings to the school community
Duration
Up to a few hours (but it demands a strong commitment from the students to do their own research and then design their experiments)
Target Audience
Middle school students and teachers
Competences/skills that you will require
Research, Experiment Design, Presentation Skills
Media
Consideration as a GP
This practice is considered good because it engages students in hands-on learning, promotes STEM education, and raises awareness about renewable energy. Measurable indicators include the number of participating students, the quality of their presentations, and increased knowledge of solar power.
Assessment Good Practice