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Fourth Graders Create a Solar Powered Classroom

Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: April 27, 2021
Articles/Websites Grades 3-5, 6-8

Synopsis

  • This video and article show how a fourth-grade class in Durham, North Carolina learned about solar energy, raised money to buy solar panels, and installed solar panels to power their classroom. 
  • Students will learn about renewable energy and see an example of successful and inspiring climate action at the classroom level. 
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Subjects: Engineering
Authors: The Kid Should See This, U.S. Department of Energy
Region: North America, USA - South, United States, North Carolina
Languages: English

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