1. Solar Energy

2. 5.8A The student knows that energy occurs in many forms. The student is expected to: Differentiate among forms of energy including light, heat, electrical, and solar energy.

3. Which of the items are examples of Solar Energy? Number your paper from 1-7. Write Yes or No next to each number as to whether or not you think it an example of solar energy. The pictures go from left to right. The top row is 1-4. the bottom row is 5-7. 1 7 6 5 4 3 2

4. Answers The light bulb runs off of electrical power instead of the sun’s energy.

5. Answers The sun is providing solar energy to the tree. The solar energy is helping the tree to produce energy by making food (C 6 H 12 O 6 ).

6. Answers The sun is providing solar energy for this solar cooker. If food is placed in the cooker, it will heat up because of the solar energy given off by the sun.

7. Answers The windmill is not an example of solar energy. It is powered by wind energy.

8. Answers This is an example of solar energy heating a desert region.

9. Answers These solar panels are collecting solar energy and converting it into another form of energy (electricity).

10. Answers This electrical power line is transporting electricity to other areas. It is not an example of solar energy.

11. Sources Graphics from Microscoft online or Clipart