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Thames and Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Hydropower in USA - Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills and is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dams and tidal power plants. Explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water from a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station. Build a waterwheel, a sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing experiments involving surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion. Learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, and a water fountain. Construct a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity and light an LED. Learn about where the energy in ocean waves, tides, and rivers comes from, and discover how we can generate electricity from them. The full-color, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information. Ages 8 and up.
Feature Thames and Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Hydropower
- Discover why hydropower is a promising source of energy
- Learn the physics of water turnies
- Generate electricity to light an LED
- Harness mechanical energy from water to do physical work
- 12 experiments and building projects
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rev2 . This was requested by high school students for a project. They were able to understand it and do all the experiments without much teacher intervention.
rev2 . This was requested by high school students for a project. They were able to understand it and do all the experiments without much teacher intervention.
Thames and Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Hydropower Reviews
Great idea but problems with waterwheel . I used this kit for a classroom demonstration and it works great except for the longevity of the waterwheel. The wheel is made out of flimsy plastic which breaks into pieces after 20 or so uses. I ended up building a replacement wheel for the set which is working well for now.
Great idea but problems with waterwheel . I used this kit for a classroom demonstration and it works great except for the longevity of the waterwheel. The wheel is made out of flimsy plastic which breaks into pieces after 20 or so uses. I ended up building a replacement wheel for the set which is working well for now.
Thames and Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Hydropower Opinions
Flimsy and not what I anticipated . I purchased this for my very advanced scientifically minded 9 year old daughter and it was a disappointment. It's flimsy and needs an adult to help with the assembly. We're very science oriented so we thought this would be a lovely gift but it's poorly constructed and definitely overpriced. It won't last and I'm not sure she'll get much use out of it. My daughter definitely loved it so I guess it does well on that front.
Flimsy and not what I anticipated . I purchased this for my very advanced scientifically minded 9 year old daughter and it was a disappointment. It's flimsy and needs an adult to help with the assembly. We're very science oriented so we thought this would be a lovely gift but it's poorly constructed and definitely overpriced. It won't last and I'm not sure she'll get much use out of it. My daughter definitely loved it so I guess it does well on that front.
Its will made but its no Lego. . I bought this for my son for his 10th birthday...thinking he would like it since he likes Lego. Boy was I wrong. He wasn't even excited and don't care to work on it. So I got a toy for me. I'm keeping it because he might have an interest later...
Hydropower Alternative Enery & Environmental Science . This is a great learning toy. It is also a great family time thing to do together with your child.
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Product Details
EAN : 0857853001841UPC : 857853001841
MPN : DSC-624811
Brand : Thames & Kosmos
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 15 inches
Width : 12 inches
Binding : Toy
Department : Science
Manufacturer : Thames & Kosmos
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 21 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 8 years
Model : 624811
Publisher : Thames & Kosmos
Release Date : 2009-07-15
SKU : 3151253
Studio : Thames & Kosmos
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