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Solar Energy in USA - Solar energy kit poof-slinky-solar energy kit. Harness the power of the sun with this solar energy kit! collect and measure energy using a variety of solar tools including energy collectors; focusing lens; and solar heater-even a real thermometer! plus conduct over 25 experiments and activities with the included instruction booklet. This kit contains one graduation card; one thermometer; one test tube; one heat absorber bag; one test tube stand; one test tube holder; one piece of rubber; one reflector; one magnifying glass; one cardboard bracket; and one manual. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Warning: choking hazard-small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Imported....
Excellent for hands-on discussions of solar energy! . I completed the projects in this book with the assistance of a 4 year old and a nearly 10 year old.
This would be an excellent weekend project or home schooler project. It could be easily adapted for use in school - with maybe 1 set per 2-4 children. In our case, it was a weekend project.
In the box are instructions for nearly 20 different projects (although many are redundant - e.g. do it outside, then do it inside) studying the effects of solar energy. Several projects could conceivably be done simultaneously (although some education value might be lost). It took us about 3 laid back days to complete them (with maybe 20-40 m hands-on time).
The first project is to set up the thermometer and mark it. It should have been pre-marked at the 20C mark, which ours was not. This was pretty simple for me to figure out using another thermometer. The book starts you off discussing the various types of energy and why solar energy is so exciting (great discussion topic). The information contained was accurate and appropriate for a wide range of ages (I simplified text for the 4 year old, and asked some follow-ups and gave some examples to clarify things for the 9 year old). The first several projects deal with taking temperatures and do not require the little solar panel - e.g. setting water-filled cups (you provide) on colored paper, white paper and measuring the temperature of the water across several time points, making a mini-water heater.
We did skip some of the redundant projects. However, they are all educational and really useful for engaging their interest in alternative energy sources. Additionally, I had the children predict the outcome at each step - which is useful when discussing scientific method. We talked about solar ovens, hybrid cars, solar powered fountains, solar panels on roofs... Fabulous!
As nothing in the kit is used up, you can come back to the exercises repeatedly. Great price - fun project!
This would be an excellent weekend project or home schooler project. It could be easily adapted for use in school - with maybe 1 set per 2-4 children. In our case, it was a weekend project.
In the box are instructions for nearly 20 different projects (although many are redundant - e.g. do it outside, then do it inside) studying the effects of solar energy. Several projects could conceivably be done simultaneously (although some education value might be lost). It took us about 3 laid back days to complete them (with maybe 20-40 m hands-on time).
The first project is to set up the thermometer and mark it. It should have been pre-marked at the 20C mark, which ours was not. This was pretty simple for me to figure out using another thermometer. The book starts you off discussing the various types of energy and why solar energy is so exciting (great discussion topic). The information contained was accurate and appropriate for a wide range of ages (I simplified text for the 4 year old, and asked some follow-ups and gave some examples to clarify things for the 9 year old). The first several projects deal with taking temperatures and do not require the little solar panel - e.g. setting water-filled cups (you provide) on colored paper, white paper and measuring the temperature of the water across several time points, making a mini-water heater.
We did skip some of the redundant projects. However, they are all educational and really useful for engaging their interest in alternative energy sources. Additionally, I had the children predict the outcome at each step - which is useful when discussing scientific method. We talked about solar ovens, hybrid cars, solar powered fountains, solar panels on roofs... Fabulous!
As nothing in the kit is used up, you can come back to the exercises repeatedly. Great price - fun project!
Hours of amusement . Had a number of uses for this toy that were included with it. Was good for an 11 year old boy who is very much into science. This was the best price (returned one I bought at a Science Store for $5 more than the Amazon price)
very small solar car . This minute solar powered car has no way to turn it off, and sunlight did not power it--a disappointment.
Cons Review
Interesting . I bought this as a x-mas present for an 11 year old. He loved it. Some parts were a bit flimsy, but the end result was pretty cool. =)
Feature Solar Energy
- Ages 8 and Up
- Not recommended for children 3 and under
- More than 25 experiments!
- Discover the power of the sun!
Product Details
EAN : 0071547020103UPC : 071547020103
MPN : PS02010
Brand : Poof Slinky
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 10 inches
Width : 8 inches
Binding : Toy
Department : ToysAndShoes
Manufacturer : Poof Slinky
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 8 years
Model : 2010
Publisher : Poof Slinky
Release Date : 2006-06-12
SKU : SLY02010_loc
Studio : Poof Slinky
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