Physics Solar Workshop!

Are you ready for solar power technology in action? In one way or another, almost every form of energy we use originates as energy from the Sun. This science kit has a 64 page book that guides kids through 30 projects and experiments of solar fun! 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 explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells. This science kit is hot hot hot!

By building 12 models and conducting 30 experiments, future scientists will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy. Build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can convert and transform power for different needs. There are 320 parts, which are also compatible with the other Thames & Kosmos Physics kits.

Science Kit Contents: Build 12 models, including a solar-powered tractor, truck, treaded vehicle, car, elevator, drawbridge, fan, airplane, mobile crane and construction crane, learn about harnessing and using solar power, learn about motors and simple machines.