| "PHYSICS SOLAR WORKSHOP" Science Kit Description:
SOLAR POWER TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION: Discover & Harness Energy From the Sun!
In one way or another, almost every form of energy we use originates as energy from the sun. Solar energy directly powers photovoltaic cells and thermal collectors.
Indirectly, we get power from plants grown by the sun, oceans heated by the sun, and Earth's weather systems sustained by the sun. Even the energy stored in fossil fuels originated as energy from the sun, captured by plants and animals millions of years ago.
PHYSICS SOLAR WORKSHOP science kit by Thames and Kosmos explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells.
By building 12 models and conducting 30 experiments, you will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy.
You will build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can convert and transform power for different needs.
The 64-page book offers illustrated instructions for the projects and experiments.
Product Specifications:
Ages: 8+
Product Size: 14.6" x 11.5" x 3.1"
Product Weight: 3.5 lbs
Product Awards:
Parents' Choice Foundation, Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award 2006
Product Notes:
Additional items you will need for some of the experiments:
1.5V AA Battery
Various lamps in the house, especially a desk lamp with at least 75 Watts of illumination
1 Sheet of Tracing Paper or Transparent Wax Paper
Even Surface (such as Tabletop or Pavement)
Uneven Surface (such as Gravel Path or Lawn Surface)
Large, Smooth, Solid Piece of Cardboard (such as 8.5" x 11" size)
Chunks of Brick or Rocks for a Payload
Kitchen or Postal Scale
Small Piece of Cardboard (approx. 8 x 11 cm, or 3.25" x 4.25" size)
Models to Build:
Solar Engine
Solar Tractor
Solar Transporter with Drive Chains
Large Platform Elevator
Solar Car
Solar Truck with Large Cargo Bed
Large Drawbridge
Solar Airplane
Windmill with Wind Wheels
Mobile Crane Car
Heavy Duty Construction Crane
Tower Crane
Product Contents:
2 Base Plates
6 Short Frames (10 Holes by 5 Holes)
6 Long Frames (14 Holes by 5 Holes)
14 Short & Long Rods
18 Gear Wheels (4 Large, 4 Medium, 10 Small)
12 Sprocket Wheels (4 Large, 4 Medium, 4 Small)
3 Pulley Wheels (1 Large, 1 Medium, 1 Small)
4 Tire Wheels
12 Axles Shafts (5 Long, 2 Medium, 5 Short)
1 Engine Shaft
1 Black Cable
1 Red Cable
1 Battery holder
1 Solar Panel
1 Solar Engine
5 Shaft Plugs
200 Chain Links
28 Anchor Pins
2 Attachment Plates
1 Crane Hook with Spool and Cord
1 Anchor Pin Lever
64-Page Illustrated Instruction Manual, in Full Color
Product Warnings & Safety Information:
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS. This kit contains small pieces and is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
For children 8 years and older. Parents and responsible adults must read and follow the safety information in the manual. Keep the manual and box for reference. |
