Solar Hogan Model
by Victoria Tomas
Engineering of the traditional and contemporary Navajo/Diné Hogan using the sun's light to produce electricity. Students create a model of the Navajo/Diné hogan and incorporate solar energy concepts.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11yfRbyxKgUzMxT0tTRIw0rzjOvTl8B44/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)
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