Stand in the Sunshine and Explore Solar Energy!

Explore 12 different solar-powered experiments on your way to discover the possibilities of renewable energies. With step-by-step instructions and hands-on experiments, students work independently with fischertechnik™ building blocks and a student-driven curriculum.

Highlights:

• Ages: 10-12
• Number of Activities: 4 step-by-step models, 4 experiments and endless open-ended extensions
• Subject Areas: Physical Science, Earth Science, Engineering Design
• Student-driven lessons to work independently
• 100% Reusable: fischertechnik™ building blocks are 100% reusable. Just clean and reuse again and again.

Student Projects:

1. Build a ventilation fan model.
2. Determine the brightness needed to activate the solar-powered fan.
   
3. Investigate which light sources provide the most power.
   
4. Build a solar race car.
   
5. Determine the brightness needed to propel the solar vehicle.
   
6. Calculate the time needed to travel a set distance.
   
7. Build a solar-powered paddle steamer.
   
8. Build a solar catamaran.
   

Complete Program Includes:

• Building instructions: 1 set
• Solar Power Activity booklets: 1
  
• fischertechnik™ building sets: 1
  
• Storage tub: 1

Educators & Homeschoolers:

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