[RE-wrenches] Solar Presentations for Kids

[Chris Mason]

We did an outdoor fair populated mostly by schoolkids once. We rigged a
small panel with a small computer fan. Every kid had to stick their finger
in the fan. Every single one.


On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 12:40 PM, <don at energysolarnow.com> wrote:

> 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 <jason at 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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Chris Mason
President, Comet Systems Ltd
www.cometenergysystems.com
Cell: 264.235.5670
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