Solar Energy Workshop

I was able to participate is a great Solar Energy Workshop for Teachers put on by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project.  We learned about energy in general and solar energy in particular.  Some of the things we learn are in this short quiz.
1. What is the nuclear reaction that takes place inside the sun's core?
     a. Fusion
     b. Activation
     c. Fission
     d. None of these.
2.  Which sector or the U.S. economy consumes the most petroleum.
     a. Residential
     b. Commercial
     c. Industrial
     d. Transportation
3.  Renewable energy sources provide what percentage of totalU.S. energy consumption?
     a. 1%
     b. 5-10%
     c. 15-20%
     d. 25-30%
4.  Nearly half of U.S. electricity is produced by which energy source?
     a. Hydropower
     b. Coal
     c. Uranium
     d. Wind

We spent most of the day playing with Energy and Solar Energy Kits.  We each got to take a kit home and they are mailing us a $100 stipend.  It was a win-win day.

Learning was hands-on as we asked questions and carried out experiments.  This is fun learning that turns kids on to science.

Answers to quiz: 1. a,  2. d,  3. b,  4. b.