Then after the kids finish the solar curriculum, teach them about small wind with a KidWind classroom kit: http://store.kidwind.org/wind-energy-kits/complete-kits/advanced-wind-experiment-kit
and set them up for a long career in small wind power filled with stress and poverty... Because wind is so darned much fun. ;-) Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy Consulting Buckville Publications LLC NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers 970.672.4342 (voicemail) On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 9:56 AM, Solarguy <nt...@1scom.net> wrote: > While it’s a little more involved, a solar car race can provide a full > half day hands-on event. It involves gear ratios and hot glue guns so will > clearly take some volunteers to help out with the kids. The race afterward > will get the kids outdoors in the parking lot where local vendors can get > involved by supplying prizes like gift cards for pizza etc. **** > > http://www.solarmade.com/JuniorSprint.htm has some high quality kits > that may require some fundraising or parental participation. **** > > We’ve had great success with this project over the years.**** > > ** ** > > Jim Duncan**** > > North Texas Renewable Energy Inc**** > > >
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