Dow Corning and U.S. Department of Energy Introduce New Solar Curriculum to Encourage Students to Learn About Energy
07 Setembro 2011 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Dow Corning, a global researcher, developer and manufacturer of
the silicon-based materials used in many renewable energy
technologies, is introducing a new middle school curriculum focused
on solar energy. The curriculum was developed in partnership with
the Earth Day Network (EDN), the American Chemistry Society (ACS)
and National Education Association (NEA), and introduces students
in grades 5-8 to the principles and potential of renewable energy
by showcasing solar power and energy efficiency innovations.
“Solar energy is being used today throughout the globe, and it
is essential that students begin to understand where the energy
comes from that turns on the lights, powers their computers, and
keeps their refrigerator cold,” said Dow Corning President and CEO
Robert D. Hansen. “Knowledge of this technology will help inspire
the next generation of scientists, engineers and manufacturers that
will pioneer new clean energy solutions.”
The curriculum consists of four comprehensive lesson plans that
adhere to national standards of learning and were created by EDN
with input from Dow Corning, NEA, ACS and the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE). Each of the four lesson plans is designed to cover
two or three class periods, but individual teachers can use their
discretion in extending the length of time devoted to individual
plans, and the components within each.
The four lesson plans are:
• Solar Energy Introduction and Overview
• How Solar Panels Work
• Solar Panels – A Life Story
• Solar Power and Me: The Inherent Advantages
The curriculum is available for download online. Elements of the
curriculum will be featured in the Student Welcome & Education
Center at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011, in
which Dow Corning is a sustaining sponsor. The event will take
place Sept. 23 – Oct. 2, in Washington, D.C. The curriculum will
also be available by visiting the Solar Decathlon 2011 and NEA
websites.
The Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges
20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered
houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive.
The winner of the competition is the team that best blends
affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal
energy production and maximum efficiency.
Previous Solar Decathlons were held in 2002, 2005, 2007, and
2009. Dow Corning sponsored electronic scoreboards that provided
daily results to event spectators on the National Mall in 2009.
A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and
innovation, Dow Corning is applying more than 65 years of
experience to bring innovation and efficiencies to the
silicon-based materials that are ideal for solar applications,
including silicon-based materials for next-generation solar cells,
protective coatings for solar cells, high-performance silicone
encapsulants, adhesives, and sealants. Dow Corning is also the
majority shareholder in the Hemlock Semiconductor Group joint
ventures, which includes Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation and
Hemlock Semiconductor, L.L.C. Hemlock Semiconductor is a leading
provider of polycrystalline silicon.
In the past six years, Dow Corning and the Hemlock Semiconductor
Group have announced investments of more than $5 billion to
research and develop as well as to expand production of materials
critical to the solar industry.
For more information, visit
www.dowcorning.com/solardecathlon.
Follow Dow Corning on Twitter: @dowcorning
Follow the Solar Decathlon on Twitter: @solar_decathlon and join
the discussion #SD2011
Follow U.S. Department of Energy on Twitter: @ENERGY
On Friday, Sept. 23, Dow Corning will be hosting a solar
chat online via Twitter. The conversation will take place from 11
a.m. – 1 p.m., with a Dow Corning representative moderating
discussions about solar energy and sustainable building. Join the
dialogue and ask a question in advance on Twitter: #DCSolarChat
About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing
solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers
worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology
and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and
services via the company’s Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow
Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning,
Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are
outside the United States. Dow Corning’s global operations adhere
to the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® initiative, a
stringent set of standards designed to advance the safe and secure
management of chemical products and processes.
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