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

Dan Fink danbob88 at gmail.com
Fri Dec 14 09:26:44 PST 2012


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 <ntrei at 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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