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Power House provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy
sources and sustainable living, while teaching basic concepts in physical
science. By building a model house and 20 other energy-related devices, you
will learn about energy from the sun, wind, plants, and electrochemical
reactions. You will find out how to transform, store and use these forms of
energy. The kit creatively integrates physical science lessons with the story
of a group of island dwellers learning to live sustainably on a remote
island. To survive, they must learn how to harness the power of the sun and
the wind, and other natural resources. As you read their story, you do the
same projects alongside them. The 96-page full-color experiment manual guides
your experiments and activities.
TOPICS:
Harnessing the sun's energy to heat your home ◊ Using the sun to heat
water ◊ Cooking with the sun ◊ Evaporation -- desalinating sea water
and drying food ◊ Using evaporation for cooling ◊ How plants convert
sunlight into stored energy and how we use that energy ◊ Generating
electric current from sunlight and metals in acid ◊ Magnetic fields and
generators ◊ How wings and sails transfor energy from the wind
Great for boys or girls!
WARNING:
- Choking hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Recommended Age Range:
12 - 16 years of age
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