Curriculum

Built by teachers, for teachers.

Through hands-on, project-based learning, our curriculum sparks curiosity and makes learning meaningful, moving beyond textbook concepts to real-world application. Students apply their knowledge to address global challenges and discover how they can make a tangible difference.

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Legacy curriculum is available for teachers already enrolled or have completed a teacher training workshop.

Solar Learning Kit Curriculum Outline

Core Curriculum minimum: 5 hours

Lesson 1: Solar Exploration

minimum 45min

Students learn how to identify the variables that affect the amount of electricity you get from a solar panel using mini solar cells and motors.

Lesson 2: Stand-Alone Solar Electric Systems

minimum 2hr

Students learn how a stand-alone solar electric system works and what the different components do by building the SLK.

Lesson 3: Voltage and Current

minimum 45min

Students learn how to measure voltage and current on the SLK using a digital multimeter.

Lesson 4: Power and Energy

minimum 45min

Students learn how to calculate amounts of power and energy.

Lesson 5: Design a Solar-Electric System

minimum 45min

Students learn the basics of solar-electric system design and begin the process of designing their own.

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Our Pledge to Teachers:

We deliver a comprehensive and interactive hands-on SolarSTEM teacher training workshop.
We support you in teaching solar electricity in an accessible and engaging way with our uniquely designed, standards-based experiential learning curriculum.
Your students will learn with real-world, industry-standard SolarSTEM equipment, featuring a complete 12V DC electric system and interactive learning accessories for an immersive experience.
We connect your students to real-world impact by sharing global community stories and real-life applications of our solar technology in East African countries, inspiring them to see the power of their learning in action.
Our program will bridge classroom learning to relevant solar applications in your local community—and maybe even on your school.
You receive ongoing, year-round support from the We Care Solar team as part of our rapidly growing international Solar Solutionary Educator Community.
We provide content on career opportunities in the high-demand solar industry, featuring real-life solar educators and professionals sharing their experiences of building careers in the field.