19th+March

Presentation to the people who will be making decisions - the Board!
They need to know- - Why solar power is needed (what are the environmental problems of traditional coal fired electricity, what are the environmental benefits of solar power) - Can a school really use solar power? Find real examples of solar schools. Find out how much it costs and how much electricity can be made. - What are the benefits to Hong Kong Academy? (E.g., long term savings). Will electricity be cheaper in the long run if the school incorporates solar power? Will the school produce less carbon dioxide?

**Action 2**
experiments - can be done as part of presentation to the board, and also as part of exhibition - need alternatives, back up plans if there is no sun (or you have to be inside) - solar water heater (how will you measure the temperature of the water? How will you demonstrate if no sun?) - solar power storage devices (how will you demonstrate this?) - solar panels (photo-voltaic cells) - power a lego car?

- look at Ms Halliday's diagrams - can you use these are part of your presentation / exhibition - meet with a grade 8 student - get copies of their information on school electricity use and Carbon dioxide output ACTION 1 Talk to Dr.Andy/Miss Hunt. Meeting with School board: Presentation on solar power. We need to convince them. Need to raise money. can it be done. long turn saving. take advantage of the year 8 with the charts. take lego cars to the board time Goal? film the board. back up power. Action 2 Experiments: old fashion lamp to heat water. heat water.
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