Kids love things that move. Get an electric motor powered by a solar panel and make something move.
Recently at a science fair there was some difficulty with the distinction between power and voltage, especially Voc and Vmp. But when the solar panel and voltmeter were attached to a model car chassis so it would show voltage as the solar panel was lit and made the car move, the light bulbs in their heads lit up.
Another visual demonstration is the solar powered fan pointing straight up that balances a beach ball on the column of air. Shade the solar panel and watch the beach ball fall....
Don Barch
energy Solar
From: Jason Szumlanski <ja...@fafcosolar.com>
I'm looking for an idea, project, or pre-made kit to engage a group of 6-10
year old kids for an hour. I've been doing PowerPoint presentations and
games in the past for these types of events, but I'm finding it a bit
stale. Any ideas to create a little more excitement and wonder?
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