Welcome to our In the Know topic for the month of March, Maria Telkes. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students who are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 students learn about how Maria Telkes thought of ways to use solar energy. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about shoelaces. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 students learn about Maria Telkes invention, the solar still. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 students learn about how Maria Telkes is responsible for the design and construction of the first solar home. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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