Preliminary Team Goals:

• To support teachers in their use of the STEM  Solar Lab
• To present learning opportunities that are new and exciting to students
• To increase student awareness of solar energy as a renewable and environmentally friendly option
• To develop inquiry-based curriculum modules to impart knowledge, skills, and tools to students
• To assess students’ increase in knowledge and interest in solar energy

Rationale

• Students are not prepared for STEM careers and there will be a shortage of STEM professionals in the near future
• Hands-on activities allow learners to construct context, develop positive attitudes toward learning, and engage in authentic conversation with peers.