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SOLARO - Seven Solar
Powered Models
Harness the energy from
the Sun to power up seven models of real-world vehicles and devices.
Construct a car that
races with only sunshine in its tank. Build a roving robot and a roaming
radiotelescope. Take to the skies in your solar blimp, helicopter and
ultralight glider. Cruise the swamps in an ecologically-friendly solar fan
boat. Outfit your creations with two solar cells and an electric motor to
bring them to life.
Learn about how solar
cells use sunlight to produce electricity.
Discover how much energy
the Sun has to offer. Read about real applications of solar technology
already in existence, and start dreaming up your own future solar-powered
inventions!
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Ages 8 and up |
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32-page Manual |
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7 Models |
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Contents: Experiment
Manual • Polystyrene Foam Parts • Black Plastic Parts • Pre-cut Cards
• Sandpaper • Decals • 2 Solar Cells • Connection Wires • Screws •
Electric Motor |
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