Ancient civilizations personified the sun, worshipping it as a god or goddess. Solar energy potential in ksa power production in saudi arabia 2010 219 twh considering average yearly irradiance of 2. Solar activity is driven by intense magnetic fields, generated deep within the solar interior then buoyantly rising up through its surface. Solar system gk notes in pdf our little corner of the universe is called the solar system. Our solar system stanford solar center stanford university. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. As solar electric systems have become more economical, a growing number of farmers are considering onfarm solar electric systems. How the solar system was formed is an important question, and one that is difficult for scientists to understand. Thinfilm solar cells can be manufactured at lower cost in large production quantities. Photovoltaics is the process of converting sunlight directly into electricity using solar cells. Roofs that face east or west may also be acceptable.
Scientists have used solar energy to power spaceships since 1958. The earth, moon, and solar system a learning objective. Solar energy introduction solar energy is the energy obtained by capturing heat and light from the sun. Exploring the solar system ian ridpath we live on a planet called earth, one of eight major planets orbiting a fairly average star called the sun. In this lesson, students will explore the various parts of the solar system, read about the planets and what they are made of and discover the roles and importance of. Introduction to course and introduction to solar system. Of the objects that orbit the sun directly, the largest are the eight planets, with the remainder being smaller objects, the dwarf planets and small solar system. System components an offgrid system is a system that is not connected to the main power grid and must therefore be able to supply energy by itself at all times.
Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for introductory university courses in planetary science. The underlying motivation of this process was formulated during the enlightenment period in the 18th century as the philosophy of human progress. Solar energy is abundantly available and has been utilized since long both as electricity and as a source of heat. Among otherwise welleducated people, it is common to hear the terms solar. Although, there are different theories about how the solar system formed, one thing everyone agrees on is the creation of our solar system. Since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by the sun. In this and the next few articles, article i will give you an introduction to solar pv systems. Give each student a what i know about the solar system worksheet. The remainder of the objects in orbit around the sun are small solar system. For instance, you might hear jupiter is the biggest planet in the galaxy, or the question, how many stars are there in. Stars and the solar system class 8 notes, explanation.
An introduction to solar energy design fundamentals. The nine planets of the solar system eight planets. A ball of hot, glowing gases which gives earth heat and light. The difference between a star and a planet is that a star is. An introduction to photovoltaic systems energy alternatives. Questions on the solar system funnily turn up in both geography and science. For the remaining bodies in the solar system, youll only need 12 of the first 18th. Take students outside and follow the instructions on the how big is our solar system sheet to make a scale model of our solar system. Because the sun is the largest object in the system and all the other bodies orbit around it, it became known as the solar system.
But in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, many objects similar to pluto were discovered in the outer solar system, most notably eris, which is slightly larger than pluto. Energy from the sun is referred to as solar energy. Plasma caught in the magnetic field lines allows us to see these fields, as in the previous composite image. In this lesson, students will explore the various parts of the solar system, read about the planets and what they are made of and discover the roles and importance of planets, moons and asteroids. Today it is a rapidly growing and increasingly important renewable alternative to conventional fossil fuel electricity generation, but compared to other electricity generating technologies, it is a relative newcomer, with the first practical photovoltaic devices demonstrated in the 1950s.
Students will be able to explain how the position of the moon causes the phases. Our solar system 6 solar activity our sun is a dynamic, active, and constantly changing star. An introduction to onfarm solar electric systems ohioline. Pdf the formation of the solar system researchgate. The nine planets is a collection of information about our solar system intended for a general audience with little technical background. Ongoing advances in solar system exploration continue to reveal its splendour and diversity in remarkable detail. Introducing our solar system introduction in this lesson, students will be introduced to our solar system. Summary photovoltaic power systems allow you to harness the suns. Solar electric system design, operation and installation. The remainder of the objects in orbit around the sun are small solar system bodies sssbs. Ten years of issi foreword when it was created ten years ago, through the initiative of professor johannes geiss, the international space science institute issi, like every. An offgrid house needs to provide the same comforts of heat and electricity with use of energy sources available at the sight. Cambridge core computational science and modelling an introduction to the solar system edited by david a. This is a solar tracking system which can be used as a power generating method from sunlight.
The solar system is the gravitationally bound system of the sun and the objects that orbit it, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the assignment was to create a lesson that could be used by a student that missed the classroom instruction due to illness. However, they indicate lower efficiencies than waferbased silicon solar cells, which means that more exposure surface and material for the installation is required for a similar performance. These systems are a very reliable and clean source of electricity that can suit a wide range of applications. First cosmogonic theories and the angular momentum problem. This method of power generation is simple and is taken from natural resource.
Have the students write as much as they know about the solar system. The name of our system comes from the old latin word for the sun. Space unit rationale i chose the topic of the solar system because it is an area of interest for students around the fourth grade level. Nov 30, 2009 this is a presentation that i completed for edu 290 in the fall 2009. Take an interactive tour of the solar system, or browse the site to find fascinating information, facts, and data about our planets, the solar system. Among otherwise welleducated people, it is common to hear the terms solar system, galaxy, and universe interchanged. The solar system is an amazing and complex network of planets, stars, moons, asteroids, and even mysterious black holes. Summary photovoltaic power systems allow you to harness the suns energy for many purposes. The most critical advancement in the development of solar technology has been photovoltaics, a solar energy system that uses semiconductors to. The giant planets all have large satellite systems, consisting of several large. Although, there are different theories about how the solar system formed, one thing everyone agrees on is the creation of our solar system took place before there were any people around to witness it. Although the average consumer might associate solar panels with residential rooftop assemblies.
Pdf a seminar project report arduino based solar tracking. The solar system puzzle kit allows students to create an eightcube paper puzzle of the solar system with the enclosed kit. Introduction to solar pv systems ongrid systems part i. Throughout history, farming and agriculture efforts have relied upon the suns rays to grow crops and. In this introduction we give an overview of the current understanding of the solar system formation from all these different research fields. It starts with a tour of the solar system and an overview of its formation.
To learn some basic information about our solar system, have students research to complete the our solar system what do i know. This undergraduatelevel textbook presents fascinating descriptions and colour images of the bodies in the solar system, the processes that occur upon and within them, and their origins and evolution. The solar system proves an abundance of learning opportunities. So, just like earth there are many planets in the solar system. For locations that are off the grid meaning they are far from, or do not use, existing power lines pv systems can be used to power water. Fundamentals, technology and systems and hope that it will be a useful source that helps our readers to. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left. Moons, planets, solar system, stars, galaxies, in our universe an introduction by rick kang educationpublic outreach coord.
Solar activity is driven by intense magnetic fields, generated deep within the solar interior then buoyantly. It doesnt matter if youre ten or fifty, just thinking about the stars and the possibilities fills the mind with wonder. Introduction to photovoltaic pv systems growing concerns for the depletion of the worlds natural resources and our future energy supply has increased the development and adoption of solar power. Introduction to solar electricity solar electricity does not have to be complicated. Neither earth nor the sun are at the center of the universe. I ntroduction to photovoltaic systems seco fact sheet no. Stars and the solar system class 8 science chapter 17 explanation, notes, question answers. This undergraduatelevel textbook presents fascinating descriptions and colour images of the bodies in the solar system. However, becoming a pv system owner does require a basic level of understanding. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free. The inner solar system consisted of 4 terrestrial earthlike planets. Review once the students have completed the worksheet. We all know that earth is a planet and planets are a part of the solar system.
Students will be able to determine the order of the planets in the solar system. In the previous article, we took an indepth look at solar pv modules. The four planets closest to the sun mercury, venus, earth, and mars are called the terrestrial planets. If you look at your pocket solar system you will notice that youve have the 4 gas giants and pluto on there. Fold the sun out to meet jupiter to mark the 116th spot. Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power and solar water heating to harness the energy. It is also recommended as a take home activity for children and parents. To show a scale model of the solar system with the sun being 1cm would require about 64 meters of paper. Study materials the solar system earth, atmospheric, and. There lies pluto, once regarded as the ninth planet of the solar system. Our solar system is the system of planets and other objects that orbit our sun. Ten years of issi foreword when it was created ten years ago, through the initiative of professor johannes geiss, the international space science institute issi, like every new venture. Most of the material in the solar system is in the sun actually, about 99.
A band of rubble called the asteroids lies between the orbits of mars and jupiter, while beyond neptune is a swarm of icy bodies called the kuiper belt. As an example, a due west facing rooftop solar pv system, tilted at 20 degrees in salem, oregon, will produce about 88 percent as much power as one pointing true south at the. An introduction to the solar system edited by david a. Logged in members can use the super teacher worksheets. Of the objects that orbit the sun directly, the largest are the eight planets, with the remainder being smaller objects, the dwarf planets and small solar system bodies. Presenting a fascinating description of the bodies in the solar system and their origin and evolution, this new edition has been updated to reflect current knowledge and contains several new figures.
Pdf a solar cell is an electronic device which directly converts sunlight into electricity. The planets and all the other junk are pretty minute in comparison to the sun. A solar thermal energy collection system or solar system for short is defined as a set of equipment that intercepts incident solar radiation and stores it as useful thermal energy to offset or eliminate the need for fossil fuel consumption. However, the heliocentric model accurately describes the solar system. There are a number of resources, projects, and products available online for families interested in going solar. Introduction to photovoltaic pv systems solar gain. A seminar project report arduino based solar tracking system. Our solar system grades k3 the university of arizona. By assembling the puzzle, handcoloring the bodies of the solar system. Another source of potential information about the formation of the solar system are young. The purpose of the onfarm solar electric energy fact sheet series is to provide farmers additional information on solar electric to assist them in the decision making process.
In our modern view of the solar system, the sun is at the center, with the planets moving in elliptical orbits around the sun. This is our collection of solar system, outer space, and planet worksheets that you use for your science lessons. Today, we know that our solar system is just one tiny part of the universe as a whole. Four basic functions are performed by a typical solar system. Introduction the general topic of this lab is to create a computer simulation of the orbiting planets of our solar system. The nine planets has been online since 1994 and was one of the first multimedia websites that appeared on the world wide web. In addition to the eight major planets, there is a lot of debris in the solar system. Here are some of the features of the solar system, which can be thought of as clues to how the solar system formed. There are questions and answers throughout the text, exercises with full solutions, and additional resources available online. Solar system consists of sun and everything orbiting it asteroids are rocky, and most orbit between orbits of mars and jupiter comets are icy and are believed to have formed early in the solar system s.
Students will be able to identify the meaning of revolution and rotation criteria. Solar system science journals video introduction to the solar system. They will explore what it contains and use common items to create a scaled version of it. Solar panels harness the suns energy in the form of light and convert the energy into electricity. Most solar panels used today have an average life expectancy of between 2040 years.
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