[RE-wrenches] Small PV system/experiment for kids

[Dave Click]

Jason, for 9-11 year-olds this curriculum may be useful as a starting 
point, and we've got some others for different age groups.
http://fsec.ucf.edu/en/education/k-12/curricula/sm2/index.htm

The "solar powered system" experiment is designed for a cell so we 
suggested the load be a small propeller. Obviously, this would be a bad 
idea with a 250W module since an unsuspecting kid would then be launched 
into space, but a small module and a pump could be a fun educational 
display.

On 2012/12/12 9:08, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
> I have been approached by a local elementary school to develop a very
> small PV related experiment or system that is appropriate for children
> aged 9-11. Not having kids myself, I have no idea where to start with
> this. They are fine with mounting a PV panel on the roof, wall, or
> ground. They want something interesting and/or interactive that the
> students can monitor over time.
>
> Has anyone done something like this that would be suitable?
>
> Jason Szumlanski
> Fafco Solar
>
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