Lesson Plans

Planet Power

Grades: Elementary & Middle (K-8)

Subject Area: STEM/STEAM, Physics, Environmental Science

Made Possible By: nWave Pictures Distribution

Take your students on a pioneering flight around the world with this study guide based on the new film Planet Power. Students track the journey of Solar Impulse 2, the first aircraft ever to circle the globe powered only by the sun. Along the way, they learn about the history of electrical research, experiment with solar power, and discover how technologies like those developed for Solar Impulse 2 can help us meet the growing energy needs of our industrialized world, while also protecting the health of our planet. Includes separate lesson sets for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

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Educator's Guide
Educator's Guide
Complete Activities Guide
Complete Activities Guide
Activity 1 (K-2)
Activity 1 (K-2)
Activity 2 (K-2)
Activity 2 (K-2)
Activity 1 (3-5)
Activity 1 (3-5)
Activity 2 (3-5)
Activity 2 (3-5)
Activity 3 (3-5)
Activity 3 (3-5)
Activity 1 (6-8)
Activity 1 (6-8)
Activity 2 (6-8)
Activity 2 (6-8)
Activity 3 (6-8)
Activity 3 (6-8)
Activity 4 (6-8)
Activity 4 (6-8)
Curricular Standards
Curricular Standards