Students use information, calculations, and datafrom various sources to rate the desirability, feasibility, and effectiveness of school solar PV systems. To begin the lesson, students assess a proposed hyperlink transit system. Students use their decisions to develop the criteria to assess innovative products or projects. Students explore a sustainability report and perform calculations to gather evidence that can be used to rate the desirability, feasibility, and effectiveness of school solar PV systems. The lesson concludes with students using their evidence and the criteria to judge the wisdom of installing a school solar PV system.

This resource is part of the collection Shining a Light on Solar Energy.