Solar Panel Pollution LESSON

by Dynamic Earth Learning

Price: 500 points or $5 USD

Subjects: science,globalClimateChange,humanImpactsOnEarthSystems,naturalResources,weatherAndClimate,lifeScience,appliedScience

Grades: 5,6,7,8,9

Description: Embedded video lesson on first slide! Then students answer 30 questions. This lesson covers the environmental impact of solar panels, including the challenges of replacing and disposing of them. It discusses the high cost and energy requirements of recycling, as well as the harmful chemicals present in panels. Transportation of large panels is mentioned as a potential source of pollution. The lesson highlights the economic value of solar panels and the growing adoption of solar power. It mentions the payback period for installations and the availability of tax credits. The environmental concerns of solar panel pollution are discussed, suggesting measures like government-mandated recycling and safe chemical removal to reduce the impact.