Geometry+-+Rybarczyk

PART 1: We will first investigate the different types of solar panels of which there are 3) by groups with at least 2 groups investigating each type. Students will be collaborating on line using Scrumy.com. throught this whole project. The groups will then present the results of their investigation by power point, etc (Whatever they choose to do for their presentation) Each group will then decide which type of solar panel they choose to to work with. Students will be using Algebra for this part. PART 2: The groups will then investigate the purchase and installation of the solar panels on the roof of the building by computing the area of the roof and areas of the necessary equipment to install the solar panels. The students will then present to the class their findings of the placement and costs. A scale model or technologically created map must be part of the presentation. Geometry will be used to compute the area, similar figures for the modeling of their findings, algebra used for proportions of the scale modeling. PART 3: A lesson trigonometry must be provided in order to proceed with the rest of the project. PART 4: The groups will then have to investigate the amount of sunlight in the days and how to best position (angle) the solar panels for maximum output due to the amount of sunlight Toledo receives. Students will then present their findings defending how the solar panels are to be positions. Algebra for the data analysis portion of the amount of sunlight in the days and graphing. Trigonometry for the positioning of the solar panels.