Solar energy activity for kids?

Question

I need a project to do with this kit that I got. It comes with a little solar panel, and a battery thingy. What can I do to make something work with the energy I harness? Or what else can I buy ( that's not a million bucks!!!) to make something work?

Answer 1

Make a home made solar oven.  Look for free plans here.

Answer 2

You may like to try powering an electric train set. If they are young kids it may be nice to have a thomas the tank setup

Answer 3

cook an egg !

I can't picture your kit; would it work to attach the battery  to a sheet of aluminum foil ?

afterwards, eat the egg . Good work deserves a tasty reward, right ?

whatever you do, be sure to take photos.  Good luck, it sounds like fun !

Answer 4

Most malls sell solar powered accent lights. You can get four for USD 50 (Eight in a sale).

If you already have a kit you can buy a bright LED from any hobby shop and just put it across the battery terminals for it to glow. Being a diode, it works only if the terminals are properly connected. Otherwise a wheat germ bulb will work. This work whichever way it is connected. Being a tungsten lamp it will drain the battery fast.

Answer 5

try to buy a small motor and make a boat using recycled materials. we have an activity in our class about boat with solar power. we even made it a race to be more exciting. that is just my opinion, you can find more.