Power House Energy Kit Power House provides an intro to regenerative energy sources. email to friend
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Power House provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy sources while teaching basic concepts and principles in physical science. The kit focuses on the heat and light energy from the sun, the energy from the wind, as well as electrochemical and plant energy. You will learn how to transform and use these forms of energy. With the Power House kit you can build a model house complete with solar panels, windmill, greenhouse, and desalination system. You can build and operate an electric train, windmill, solar cooker, solar hot water tank, hygrometer, electric motor, power hoist, sail car and more! Plant watercress, prepare sauerkraut and make chewing gum. Learn how plants convert sunlight into energy for your body and your engines. The thoughtfully designed series of experiments was developed by physicist Uwe Wandrey. Professor Wandrey creatively integrates physical science and technology lessons with the adventure of building a home and living on a remote island. To survive, you must learn how to harness the power of the sun and the wind as well as tap the energy of other physical forces. The storyline follows the experiments in a stepwise fashion. Easy-to-follow activities make it fun to build models and use them for your experiments. We hope that building small models such as are provided in Power House will inspire you to plan and construct something on a larger scale. Recommended for children ages 12 and up.

What's included?

• 1 Foam house
• Plastic greenhouse parts
• 1 Frame
• 1 Base
• Wood glue
• 1 Solar panel
• 1Compass
• Wire
• 1 LED (light emitting diode) light
• Sunflower and watercress seeds
• 1 Battery holder
• 1 Small light bulb and holder
• 1 Solar motor
• 1 Magnifying glass
• Propellers
• 1 Iron core
• 1 Ring magnet
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Test tube holder
• 1 Measuring beaker
• Sand paper
• Copper foil
• Zinc plate
• Wire mesh
• Many small parts such as: paper clips, screws, clips, lead sinker, washers, wing nuts, iron powder, wires, tubing, rubber bands, yarn, wooden components, cutouts for devices.
• Four-color, illustrated 96 page Experiment Manual with 70 experiments and 20 building activities

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