How to explain to students how the solar cells are made?
Purifying the silicon is the first step to make solar cells.
You'd better explain it step by step, following the lab experiments.
The Manufacturing
Process of solar cells is a bit difficult to explain, but I can send you the details through email if you want.
The solar cells are made in a high technology way, in which the silicon is a vital part.
The best way to explain that to students is to take them to a solar cells workstation if possibile.