Introduction
Running on Sunshine: How Does Solar Energy Work by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano is a great read-aloud to help teach the basic concepts of solar energy in the classroom. Below you will find suggestions for projects that pair well with the book. If you'd like your own copy of the book, you can purchase it directly from the publisher or from Amazon.
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The sun is a source of energy for living things. Energy that comes from sunshine is called solar energy. But how does solar energy work? And how can we use solar energy to not only stay on the cutting-edge of technology, but to help keep the environment healthy?
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Read and find out about solar roads that light up when there’s danger ahead, like a moose on the road—and did you know that someday tiny solar chips placed in someone’s eyes could help a blind person see? Learn all this and more!
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Here are a few projects that can be completed in connection with this book:
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