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Why Aren't We Only Using Solar Power? Instructional VideoWhy Aren't We Only Using Solar Power? Instructional Video
Publisher
TED-Ed
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:43
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Why Aren't We Only Using Solar Power?

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Drive the clouds away from your day with this video. It thoroughly details how photovoltaics work and how clouds prevent us from relying solely on solar as an energy source. Unique knitted-object animation (bunnies, clouds, and all other images) knits together the facts about solar panels and towers and the hope for overcoming the challenges

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Concepts

solar energy, energy, photovoltaic cells, alternative energy sources

Additional Tags

solar power, alternative energy source, photovoltaic, science

Pros

  • An unusual style of animation is sure to keep viewers' attention
  • Increases awareness of environmental concerns and inspires change for the future
  • Publisher provides a way to edit the accompanying questions and related materials

Cons

  • None

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