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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Solar Sweet Tea
Lesson Description:
Students will be able to...
Students will be able to...
- identify the sun as the source of heat energy.
- record information using their own words and drawings.
Lesson Type:
- Experiment
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
50 minutes
50 minutes
Standards Addressed:
- science standard 9: understand the sources and properties of energy.
- benchmark # 1: know that the sun supplies heat and light to the earth.
- science standard 12: understand the nature of scientific inquiry.
- benchmark # 1: know learning can come from careful observation and simple experiments.
Materials Needed:
- one liter jars
- tea bags
- water
- sugar
- spoon
- cups
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
School or Group:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science