Solar Thermal for Educators

Incorporating solar discussions and practical exercises into educational programs can be easily achieved.
The following materials may be used as a framework for incorporating solar energy facts and practical applications into educational programming.

• Application of Solar Energy - a great resource for in the classroom

• Fact Sheet

• Interactive Site

• Library of classroom resources

• RetScreen Training Materials

References & Resources related to Solar Thermal for Educators as referenced by CANSIA

• Canadian Centre for Energy Information, Calgary: Pedagogical material adapted for each province at the primary and high-school level. Energy Literacy Series include a multi-media program for wind, solar, hydro, biomass, tidal and wave modules. Some resources can be used for awareness-building activities

• Candidate Information Handbook for NABCEP Solar Photovoltaic Installer Certification

• Continuing Education Course Provider Guidelines, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)

• Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology, USA

• Energy Education and Training Links, US Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

• Energy for Keeps: Electricity from Renewable Energy, Teacher Edition for Grades 6-12, USA

• Energy Primer, San Juan College in New Mexico

• Inspector Guidelines for PV Systems, Pace University, USA

• New Mexico

• Objectives and Task Analysis for the Solar Photovoltaic System Installer, North American board of Certified Energy Practitioners, 2002

• Planet Energy, United Kingdom: pedagogical scenarios for teachers and students

• San Juan College

• Solar Energy Primer

• Study Guide for PV System Installer and Sample Examination Questions, NABCEP includes Task Analysis and Candidate Information Handbook for NABCEP Solar Photovoltaic Installer Certification



• Tools of Change: Proven Methods for Promoting Environmental Citizenship, The Road to Sustainable Transportation in Canada Virtual Library, National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy