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New Ways to Catch Rays

Teachers' Domain presents this interactive lesson with reading material and animations to explore the latest in solar technologies, including the thermal trough, mirrored dish, power tower, thin film, concentrated sunlight, solar paint, evacuated-tube collectors, and sun-grown biofuels. In an effort to develop and harness as much renewable energy as possible, scientists and engineers are working with these and other new technologies to make the most of solar power. On the site, visitors will also find a supplemental background essay, discussion questions, and standards alignment from Teachers' Domain.

Keywords:: stem education, workforce development, technician training, advanced technological education

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Science and Technology / Engineering

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Material Type:: Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:: July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:: July 18, 2016
Author:: WGBH Educational Foundation
Submitter:: Barbra Bied Sperling

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:: Website
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: No
Accessibility Information Available:: Unknown
Creative Commons:: No

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