Impact of the Sun's Energy

Objectives

• Show knowledge and understanding of the Sun as the major source of energy on Earth
• Show knowledge and understanding of the impact of the Sun's energy

Theory Presentations/Assessment - Impact of the Sun's Energy

• Introduction
• The Sun's Energy
• Transfer of Energy
• Radiation
• Conduction
• Convection
• Uses of Radiated Energy
• Life on Earth
• Winds
• Ocean Currents
• The Water Cycle
• Summary

Activity - Light Absorption

• Students use a flashlight, a solar panel and a multimeter to investigate how the amount of sunlight absorbed by the Earth's surface is related to the angle of the surface.