students design and build solar cell-powered circuits to explore current, loads, voltage, and polarity. Suitable for middle and high school, the clear, easy-to-follow instructions incorporate wiring diagrams, applied math, and student questions with a focus on energy conversion.
With this kit students explore:
How a solar cell works
How to build circuits to power different devices with solar energy
How to use a multimeter to learn about voltage, electric current, and power
How to build a solar-powered battery charger (batteries included)
Labs include:
Setting up equipment and building a simple circuit
How the amount of light affects the amount of electricity produced
Measuring voltage and polarity
Series circuits
Wiring loads in series
Measuring current
Adding current with parallel loads
Building a solar-powered battery charger
One kit engages 2 to 4 students. Includes 9 labs, a glossary, and 2 rechargeable AAA batteries.