Voyager Program Grades 6-8 Environmental Science

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Grades 6-8

The Voyager Environmental Science Program Explores Renewable Energy and Problem-Solving Through Solar and Wind Systems

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Engage twenty-four middle school students in twenty hours of environmental science focused on renewable energy and sustainability. Students explore circuits, solar power, wind energy, earthquake resilience, and environmental solutions through hands-on investigations and data analysis.

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Students Served: 24
Twenty Hours of Content
Twenty Hours of Content
5 Subject Areas
5 Subject Areas
Renewable Energy Focus
Renewable Energy Focus
Serves Twenty-Four Students
Serves Twenty-Four Students
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • 1 Wind Energy – Getting Started Package
  • 24 Solar Power STEM Boost Kit12 Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit
  • 24 Solar Power STEM Boost Kit
  • 1 Earthquake Towers (Balsa) – Getting Started Package
  • 2 PENCILS (NO. 2) 12PC
  • 24 GLUE STICK
  • 12 TAPE TRANSPARENT
  • 12 RULER (12”) PLASTIC
  • 12 SCISSORS LEFTY/RIGHTY (5”)
  • 12 GLUE STRUCTURES (2 OZ) BLUE
  • 6 TIMBER CUTTER
SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY
  • Quantity: 1
  • Students Served: 24 students
  • Curriculum Hours: 20
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Voyager Program Grades 6-8 Environmental Science

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Voyager Program Grades 6-8 Environmental Science

Power. Protect. Sustain.

Middle school students investigate renewable energy systems, natural disaster resilience, and environmental solutions through five interconnected sustainability domains combining electronics, engineering, and systems thinking.
Renewable Energy Circuits

Renewable Energy Circuits

Students build working circuits with Snap Circuits Green, investigating solar cells, wind turbines, and alternative energy through hands-on exploration.

Solar Power Systems

Solar Power Systems

Detailed solar power investigations with STEM Boost kits, including efficiency testing and real-world applications.

Wind Energy Engineering

Wind Energy Engineering

Students design and test wind generators using the Getting Started Package, exploring renewable energy resource optimization.

Disaster Resilience

Disaster Resilience

Students investigate earthquakes and design resilient structures, combining environmental science with engineering challenges.

What Students Will Do

Through twenty hours of investigations, students develop systems thinking about energy, sustainability, and environmental resilience.
  • Design and build renewable energy circuits with Snap Circuits Green
  • Investigate solar power efficiency and applications
  • Explore wind energy through generator design and testing
  • Analyze data on renewable energy performance
  • Model earthquakes and design resistant structures
  • Develop solutions for environmental sustainability
  • Collect and interpret environmental and energy data
  • Apply systems thinking to energy and environmental challenges

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Curriculum Hours 2020 20
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Step 1—Unbox and Organize: Sort materials by environmental domain. Snap Circuits Green kits, solar STEM Boost kits, wind energy, and earthquake materials are self-contained.

Step 2—Choose Your Subject: Select from five environmental science domains: Renewable Energy Circuits, Solar Power, Wind Energy, Earthquake Engineering, or Sustainability Solutions. Each includes investigations.

Step 3—Follow the Lesson Plans: Step-by-step instructions, data protocols, and analysis guides included. No prior environmental science background needed.

Step 4—Facilitate and Observe: Guide students through design-build-test and data analysis activities. Designed for engaged investigation.

Step 5—Assess and Celebrate: Use data analysis projects and design solutions to demonstrate environmental science understanding.

Energy Systems and Sustainability Science

The Voyager Environmental Science program develops deep understanding of renewable energy systems, environmental challenges, and sustainability solutions through hands-on investigations and data analysis. Students practice scientific thinking, systems analysis, and evidence-based problem-solving.

Activities align with NGSS for grades 6–8 in physical science (energy), earth and space science (natural resources, natural disasters), and engineering design. Crosscutting concepts include systems and system models, cause and effect, energy and matter, and optimization.

Career connections include renewable energy engineer, environmental scientist, sustainability consultant, structural engineer, and climate scientist.

Complete Standards-Aligned Curriculum

  • Twenty hours across five environmental and energy domains with objectives, data protocols, and assessment strategies.

Renewable Energy Circuit Unit

  • Alternative energy exploration, circuit design with Snap Circuits Green, solar cells, wind turbines, and energy system analysis.

Solar Power Unit

  • Deep solar energy investigations, photovoltaic cell efficiency, temperature effects, and real-world solar applications.

Wind Energy Unit

  • Wind generator design, blade optimization, power generation measurement, and wind resource assessment.

Earthquake Resilience Unit

  • Seismic activity investigation, structure design for earthquake resistance, and natural disaster data analysis.

Sustainability Solutions Unit

  • Environmental challenges, renewable energy applications, conservation strategies, and solution evaluation.

Why Teachers Love Voyager Program Grades 6–8 Environmental Science

Twenty Hours of Systems Thinking

Twenty Hours of Systems Thinking

Five environmental domains deliver twenty hours of structured, standards-aligned energy and sustainability investigations.

No Environmental Science Background Needed

No Environmental Science Background Needed

Complete data protocols and analysis guides let any educator facilitate investigations with confidence.

Backed by Fifty Years

Backed by Fifty Years

Pitsco has been trusted by educators for hands-on STEM since 1971.

Real Renewable Energy

Real Renewable Energy

Students build working renewable energy systems and measure actual power output, understanding real-world applications.

Data-Driven Inquiry

Data-Driven Inquiry

Students collect environmental and energy data, developing scientific reasoning and evidence-based argumentation skills.

Sustainability Focus

Sustainability Focus

Investigations build understanding of environmental challenges and empower students with engineering solutions.

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—Cary Johnson, K-12 Director of Innovation and Technology, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Venturer and Voyager?

Venturer programs include ten hours of content across two subjects. Voyager programs expand to twenty hours across five subjects with earthquake engineering and full curriculum included.

Do students need electronics experience?

No. Snap Circuits Green uses snap-together components. All activities include step-by-step instructions for beginners.

Are the renewable energy systems reusable?

Yes. Both Snap Circuits kits and wind energy equipment are designed for repeated use across multiple program cycles.

How deep is the environmental science content?

The program covers energy systems, natural resources, natural disasters, and sustainability—all aligned to 6–8 NGSS standards with rigorous data analysis.

Is this aligned to education standards?

Yes. All activities align with NGSS for grades 6–8 in energy, natural resources, natural disasters, and engineering design.

Can this be extended throughout the year?

Absolutely. The twenty hours can be delivered as a unit or spread across the year for ongoing energy and sustainability exploration.