Explore solar energy with this innovative science kit designed to help students investigate energy transformations. A hinged box helps students discover how the angle of photovoltaic panels relative to the sun affects power output. Compare your experimental findings to online sun-angle calculators. Three solar panels allow you to explore series and parallel circuits. Learn about the effect of important variables in photovoltaic systems, such as the effects of shade, temperature, and load on solar panel output. Harness energy from the solar panels to pump water or power a small motor.
Activities
Track and document the path of the sun: Create a solar resource sun track by testing angles and taking sample data throughout the day. Use a graph to develop a sun angle curve for optimal solar panel angle.
Compare the Solar Energy Exploration Kit result of your testing to a sun angle website.
Water pumping time trials: Experiment in teams with how much water can be pumped over a period of time using parallel and series circuitry.
Includes:
• 1 Sound and Light Board
• 1 protractor, clear, 4 in
• 1 hinged plastic box
• 6 sets of hook-and-pile fastener (2 in strips)
• 1 small water pump
• 3 Solar Panels, 2V/400mA
• 1 piece of clear, plastic tubing (5 ft x 1/4 in ID)
• 7 Chipboard Blade Sheets (3 in x 12 in) for varying solar panel angles
• 1 Power Output Pack
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