Learning Objective: Students will be able to calculate the sun’s angle of incidence to empirically show
its relative position and amount of solar energy that is available throughout the year.
Sun’s Angle of Incidence Model:
Calculation Model:
DATA:
Entry Date
No.
Time
My Height
(cm)
Shadow
(cm)
S/H Ratio
Arctan(R) = angle of
incidence (deg.)