Solar Powered Learning was focused on hands-on learning to teach students about the fundamentals of electrical energy and forms of alternative energy. Students at Sutter Middle School learned about basic electrical energy and how electricity moves. As the project progressed, students were able to use small solar panels and other forms of alternative energy. They learned how to power a light bulb using a battery and different wiring configurations. Students also learned about series and parallel wiring and how those are used in construction and how to use a soldering iron to connect wires together safely. They conducted experiments to determine how to increase the amount of energy harnessed from the sun and how to store that energy for later use.