Colorado Reader January 2020: Fueling your life (Electricity) | Page 3

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Randy says:
The sun is like a huge battery in the sky.
Solar panels convert the sun’s tiny particles
of light, called photons, into electricity.
Solar power
Solar panels capture energy
from the sun and convert it into
electricity. The main benefit of solar
energy is that it is clean. The sun’s
energy can only be gathered when
it is shining. Nighttime, clouds and
stormy weather interrupt the sun’s
rays so we rely on other options to
power our homes when we can’t
collect solar power.
Crossword puzzle
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1. The sun is like a big _________ in the sky.
3. The sun has to be _________ to capture its energy.
Down
2. Solar panels convert _________ into electricity.
4. The sun’s energy is unlimited so it is _________.

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