Teacher Preparation Videos
Solar Energy

The FOSS Teacher Preparation Videos help you prepare to teach the FOSS modules. They include teacher guide information, safety precautions, set up procedures, and classroom footage. Click on the name of the video clip you wish to view from the list below. Select "Play All" to view the entire Teacher Preparation Video.

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FOSS Solar Energy Teacher Prep Video
Total run time - 1:03:23
Select a chapter from the list below.
FOSS Intro (1:44)
Solar Energy Module Intro (5:17)
Investigation 1 - Sun Tracking
Part 1 - Shadow Play (5:20)
Part 2 - Shadow Tracking (5:56)
Investigation 2 - Heating the Earth
Part 1 - Thermometers in Sun and Shade (5:05)
Part 2 - Heating Earth Materials (7:19)
Investigation 3 - Solar Water Heaters
Part 1 - Color Effects on Absorption (11:08)
Part 2 - Surface Area Effect (5:21)
Investigation 4 - Solar Houses
Part 1 - Solar House Orientation (7:11)
Part 2 - Solar House Color (2:04)
Part 3 - Hot-Air Challenges (2:58)
Part 4 - Choosing Your Own Investigation (1:52)
 
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