Grades 6 - 8
- How is solar thermal absorption related to surface area?
- What is the amount of heat difference produced by incandescent bulbs in contrast to compact fluorescents?
- What size, shape and number of blades are needed on a ceiling fan for the best cooling?
- How can solar energy be used to desalinize salt water?
- What is the most effective design of a solar still?
- How does magnification or concentration of sunlight affect the electrical output of a photovoltaic cell?
- How does temperature affect the electrical output of a photovoltaic cell?
- How is a family’s energy use affected by switching to daylight savings time?
- How is a school’s energy use affected by switching to daylight savings time?
- Should your home’s doors open inward or outward to conserve the energy used for heating and cooling?
- How effective are windshield sun screens at reducing the interior temperature of a closed automobile?
- Can light energy influence chemical reactions?
- Does the type of air conditioner filter affect the amount of airborne fungi?
- How do the different types of photovoltaic cells differ in efficiency?
- What building materials could be used instead of lumber for framing and sheathing?
- What is the most effective design of solar cookers?
- Can hydrogen be produced easier by electrolysis from sea water or fresh water?
- Is a solar water heater with a parabolic trough design more efficient than a flat plate design?
- Does the angle of incident light affect the amount of electricity a photovoltaic cell produces?
- How does temperature affect the output current and voltage of a dry cell battery?
- Which materials exhibit a photoelectric effect? How do they compare?
- What is the most effective insulating material for home construction?
- What is the most effective material for a solar pool blanket?
- How much energy is saved by insulating a water heater? What is the best material to use to insulate a water heater?
- How much more electricity will a photovoltaic panel that tracks the sun produce versus a stationary photovoltaic panel?
- Can recycled waste be turned into energy?
- Can an alternative fuel be made from Florida’s wasted oranges?
- Do glass beads added to roof coating increase its insulation ability?
