Small solar kits for kids?

[MegaMad]

Hi!

Does anyone know if there are kits available for kids based on PVT cells?

I would like to introduce solar power to kids aged 7~12+ with an easy to
assemble kit.

I know a sunflower exists: PVT cell on flower; flower on back of
electric motor; axle of motor attached to stem.

I need to find more like this.

If possible in Europe!

Thanks, Leo

[Merlin-7 KI4ILB]

If you have a hobby shop acmoore or michales I bought a solar powered little
car from one on them...
joe

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[Tony Wesley]

MegaMad wrote:
> Does anyone know if there are kits available for kids based on PVT cells?
>
> I would like to introduce solar power to kids aged 7~12+ with an easy to
> assemble kit.

There's an ebay store that has several educational kits.

http://stores.ebay.com/SOLAR-SALES

I have no experience with them, just have browsed their stuff a few
times.

> If possible in Europe!

Sorry, this one is in California.

[Kent Hoult]

These guys a a variety of kits...

http://www1.jaycarelectronics.com/index.asp

-Kent-

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[R.H. Allen]

MegaMad wrote:
> Hi!
>
> Does anyone know if there are kits available for kids based on PVT cells?
>
> I would like to introduce solar power to kids aged 7~12+ with an easy to
> assemble kit.

You can get a DIY dye-sensitized solar cell kit, along with educational
materials, from SolIdeas:

http://www.solideas.com/

[John Beardmore]

In message <448f1a1d$0$14464$dbd4...@news.wanadoo.nl>, MegaMad
<"megamad A wanadoo D nl"@?.?.invalid> writes

>Hi!
>
>Does anyone know if there are kits available for kids based on PVT cells?

Try http://www.pluggingintothesun.org.uk/ ?

Cheers, J/.
--
John Beardmore

[MegaMad]

MegaMad wrote:
> Hi!
>
> Does anyone know if there are kits available for kids based on PVT cells?
>

Thank you all!

I'll have to to some browsing now, but I'm sure I'll find something!

Leo

[walte...@my-deja.com]

solar energy project/activities/lessons for kids

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/kids/solar.html
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/science_projects.html
http://www.wattsonschools.com/activities.htm
http://www.infinitepower.org/lessonplans.htm
http://www.powernaturally.org/Programs/SchoolPowerNaturally/InTheClassroom/kitlessonsdocs/Solar_Kit_Lesson_3_solarpanelparts.doc
http://www.powernaturally.org/Programs/SchoolPowerNaturally/InTheClassroom/kitlessonsdocs/Solar_Kit_Lesson_4_%20Parts_of_a_solar_panel_II.doc
http://www.re-energy.ca/pdf/Solar%20Electricity%20LP%20formatted.pdf
http://www.montanagreenpower.com/solar/curriculum/lesson6.html

[MegaMad]

walte...@my-deja.com wrote:
> solar energy project/activities/lessons for kids
>
> http://www1.eere.energy.gov/kids/solar.html
> http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/science_projects.html
> http://www.wattsonschools.com/activities.htm
> http://www.infinitepower.org/lessonplans.htm
> http://www.powernaturally.org/Programs/SchoolPowerNaturally/InTheClassroom/kitlessonsdocs/Solar_Kit_Lesson_3_solarpanelparts.doc
> http://www.powernaturally.org/Programs/SchoolPowerNaturally/InTheClassroom/kitlessonsdocs/Solar_Kit_Lesson_4_%20Parts_of_a_solar_panel_II.doc
> http://www.re-energy.ca/pdf/Solar%20Electricity%20LP%20formatted.pdf
> http://www.montanagreenpower.com/solar/curriculum/lesson6.html
>
>

TY!!!

Leo

[walte...@my-deja.com]

IMHO
the solar powered oven would be the best project for the
under 12 crowd- it's inexpensive, the parts can be readily
acquired, and the technology is not too complex. You can
have the kids work in teams designing their own oven if they
are an enterprising bunch. You can add a magnifying
glass as a solar intensifier/concentrator or if they're
really smart egg head types you can even go into some
of the math used to design a parabolic reflector.
Of course testing the oven's ability to heat up a pizza or a
hotdog would be the project's highlight .... ;-P

[MegaMad]

walte...@my-deja.com wrote:
> IMHO
> the solar powered oven would be the best project for the
> under 12 crowd- it's inexpensive, the parts can be readily
> acquired, and the technology is not too complex. You can
> have the kids work in teams designing their own oven if they
> are an enterprising bunch. You can add a magnifying
> glass as a solar intensifier/concentrator or if they're
> really smart egg head types you can even go into some
> of the math used to design a parabolic reflector.
> Of course testing the oven's ability to heat up a pizza or a
> hotdog would be the project's highlight .... ;-P
>
>
>
>

I will pre-build and test some experiments and let my two neighbor kids
try them. If they don't get roasted or toasted or burn their own eyes
out I can safely use that experiment for the other kids ;-)

TY again,

Leo

[Anthony Matonak]

MegaMad wrote:

> walte...@my-deja.com wrote:
>> the solar powered oven would be the best project for the
>> under 12 crowd- it's inexpensive, the parts can be readily
>> acquired, and the technology is not too complex.
>>

> I will pre-build and test some experiments and let my two neighbor kids
> try them. If they don't get roasted or toasted or burn their own eyes
> out I can safely use that experiment for the other kids ;-)

I might suggest (if you have not already found it yourself)...
http://www.solarcooking.org/plans.htm

Anthony

[jorda...@gmail.com]

this website is also good for those who need solar power kits
http://www.livecofriendly.com/category/solar-adventure-gear/

[argusy]

That's a bit long in the tooth for a reply.
13 June 2006 is more than six years ago!!!

(or his computer clock has been snoozing for too long)

I think Leo would have found an electronics retailer in Europe by now

Graham