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You will prepare a 3–4 page written briefing (approximately 900–1,200 words

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The power needs of New York, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles including calculations. Data on the amount of solar radiation hitting each area and how it varies over time, including graphs or maps. A discussion of how solar concentrating power plants work, including the physics principles of solar collection, heat transfer, and electrical power generation. A discussion of how photovoltaic (PV) cells work. Calculations of the amount of electrical power that could be generated by solar concentrating power plants vs PV for individual homes and buildings. A recommendation to build a solar concentrating power plant or invest in PV.

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Graded Assignment Name: SCI404B: Honors Physics | Unit 13 | Lesson 1: Solar Power Date: Graded Assignment Honors Project 2: Solar Power Write the final draft of your project. Be sure to follow these requirements and recommendations when completing your draft: • Open a new Microsoft Word document. Type your name, your teacher’s name, your school name, and the date at the top of your document. To help your teacher know who sent the project, save the file as: PHX_404B_13_01_Honors_Project_2_Final_Draft_FirstInitial_LastName.doc Example: PHX_404B_13_01_Honors_Project_2_Final_Draft_M_Smith.doc Type your project in the document you create. • If you choose to do a written briefing, it should be 3–4 pages of text (approximately 900–1,200 words), double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman. If you choose to do a PowerPoint presentation, it should include 10–16 slides. Graphics and tables may be added as needed. The briefing may be delivered in an alternative format if approved by your teacher. • Check online for the due date of your final draft. Use the time line in the lesson to pace your work. Turn the final draft in by the due date to receive full credit on the assignment. • Your final draft will be evaluated against a grading rubric. A copy of the rubric is included in the lesson. Read over the rubric before you submit your final draft to your teacher. The final draft assignment is worth 108 points. Don’t hesitate to contact your teacher if you have any questions about revising your project. Your teacher is there to help you. (18 points) Criteria Power needs of New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles Score Data on solar radiation Score How solar concentrating power plants work Score Feedback (18 points) Criteria Feedback (18 points) Criteria Feedback © 2010 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 1 of 2 Graded Assignment SCI404B: Honors Physics | Unit 13 | Lesson 1: Solar Power (18 points) Criteria How photovoltaic (PV) cells work Score Calculations of electrical power Score Recommendation for a solar concentrating power plant or PV Score Feedback (18 points) Criteria Feedback (18 points) Criteria Feedback Your Score © 2010 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. ___ of 108 Page 2 of 2 SCI404B Honors Physics | Unit 13 : Honors Project 2: Solar Power | Lesson 1 Student Guide Lesson 1: Solar Power In this project, you will apply the physics of energy, heat transfer, optics, and electromagnetism. You will analyze a problem and write a briefing for solar power recommendations to a fictional politician. In the briefing, you will have to evaluate several problems, educate the politician as to the physics of the technologies, and make a recommendation based on power needs and production. Modern society is dependent upon fossil fuels to meet its electrical power needs. Solar power is an alternative renewable supply of energy. But can solar power be a practical, cost-effective alternative? In this project, you will explore solar power technologies and the physics behind them. You will write a briefing for a fictional policy maker, such as a president, senator, representative, or governor. Lesson Objectives • Describe how the kinetic-molecular system explains thermal energy and heat transfer. • Discuss light, including diffraction, interference, and optics. • Explain the physics of solar power plant. • Give examples of electromagnetic induction. • Research solar power technologies. • Research the electrical power needs of several U.S. metropolitan areas. • Solve problems involving work and power. • Solve problems of electric force, electric potential, and electric fields. • Write a briefing to a fictitious politician that discusses solar power and makes a recommendation. PREPARE Approximate lesson time is 60 minutes. Materials For the Student Honors Project 2: Grading Rubric Honors Project 2: Time Line Keywords and Pronunciation heliostat : a device that tracks the sun´s direction and reflects its light in a constant direction photovoltaic cell : a device that converts light energy to electrical energy solar power : energy, usually electrical, derived directly from the sun´s rays © 2015 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12's written permission is prohibited. Page 1 of 3 SCI404B Honors Physics | Unit 13 : Honors Project 2: Solar Power | Lesson 1 LEARN Activity 1: Honors Project 2 (Online) Instructions Project Scenario For this project, you will research the following: • The electrical power needs of four major U.S. metropolitan areas (New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles) • The amount of solar energy received at the earth’s surface at the latitudes and longitudes of these cities and how it varies monthly and annually • The types of solar concentrating power plants including their technology and the physics principles involved • The technology and physics principles involved in photovoltaic cells • The amount of power that could be supplied by a solar concentrating power plant vs. photovoltaic cells for each metropolitan area. How does this amount of power compare to the needs of the area? You will write a technical briefing for a fictional policy maker. The briefing may be a written report or detailed PowerPoint presentation. Report Guidelines You will prepare a 3–4 page written briefing (approximately 900–1,200 words) or 10–16 slide PowerPoint presentation. Your briefing must include the following points: 1. The power needs of each metropolitan area (New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles), including calculations 2. Data on the amount of solar radiation hitting each area and how it varies over time, including graphs or maps 3. A discussion of how solar concentrating power plants work, including the physics principles of solar collection, heat transfer, and electrical power generation (such as information on optics, thermal energy transfer, and electromagnetism) 4. A discussion of how photovoltaic (PV) cells work 5. Calculations of the amount of electrical power that could be generated by solar concentrating power plants vs. PV for individual homes and buildings 6. A recommendation to build a solar concentrating power plant or invest in PV Report Format If you choose to do a written briefing, it should be 3–4 pages of text (approximately 900–1,200 words), double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman. If you choose to do a PowerPoint presentation, it should include 10–16 slides. Graphics and tables may be added as needed. The briefing may be delivered in an alternative format if approved by your teacher. In your report, you must address the points listed in the Project Scenario and Report Guidelines. © 2015 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12's written permission is prohibited. Page 2 of 3 SCI404B Honors Physics | Unit 13 : Honors Project 2: Solar Power | Lesson 1 ASSESS Graded Assignment: Solar Power (Offline) © 2015 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12's written permission is prohibited. Page 3 of 3
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Solar Power
Thesis Statement: According to the department of energy in the United States, the amount of

sunlight which hits the surface of the earth in 90 minutes is adequate to handle the general global
energy consumption throughout the year. This is an indication that proper utilization of this
resource would benefit the world energy-wise, for the longest time ever (Besarati, 2013).



Introduction
Power Needs and Solar Radiations
o New York
o Atlanta
o Chicago
o Los Angeles



Concentrating Solar Power Plants (CSPs)



Photovoltaic (PV) cells



CSP and PV Electricity Generation



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Running head: SOLAR POWER

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Introduction
Solar radiation is an amazing source of energy that has been employed in many different aspects
or systems in the world. According to the department of energy in the United States, the amount
of sunlight which hits the surface of the earth in 90 minutes is adequate to handle the general
global energy consumption throughout the year(Besarati, 2013). This piece of literature is going
to focus on solar energy in relation to 4 metropolitan areas (Atalanta, Los Angeles, New York,
and Chicago). In addition to this, the working mechanism of solar concentra...


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