15 results for "Solar Physics Workshop" between $50.00 and $100.00

Build 12 models, including a solar-powered tractor, truck, treaded vehicle, car Learn about harnessing and using solar power Learn about motors and simple machines Best seller Parents' Choice Silver Honor Also includes elevator, drawbridge, fan, airplane, mobile crane and construction crane, Recommended age group: 8 - 12 years, Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos

Physics Solar Workshop from Thames and Kosmos - Solar power technology in action. In one way or another, almost every form of energy we use originates as energy from the Sun. Solar energy directly powers photovoltaic cells and thermal collectors. Indirectly, we get power from plants grown by the Sun, oceans heated by the Sun, and Earth's weather systems sustained by the Sun. Even the energy stored in fossil fuels originated as energy from the Sun, captured by plants and animals millions of...

Who knew studying Physics could be fun in the sun? Through the construction of 36 models in 73 experiments, you will learn the laws of physics and how they apply to our everyday lives. Factoring the sun into each experiment, the kit also offers a perspective on solar powered machinery and alternative energy. Build a crane, windmill, robot, centrifuge, and more to learn about levers, screws, inclined planes, and axles. A full color 64 page manual is included with easy to follow assembly instructions...

In one way or another, almost every form of energy we use originates as energy from the sun. Solar energy directly powers photovoltaic cells and thermal collectors. Indirectly, we get power from plants grown by the sun, oceans heated by the sun, and Earth's weather systems sustained by the sun. Even the energy stored in fossil fuels originated as energy from the sun, captured by plants and animals millions of years ago. Physics Solar Workshop explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic...

I took a look at the box when we got this and thought, ‘Yikes—that looks complicated’ Cool, mind you, but complicated. My kids (and my husband) kept asking when we were going to get to play with the Physics Solar Workshop and I just avoided eye contact. Finally, I let them at it. What transpired was an entire afternoon of all-absorbing play. This is a perfect toy for any kid who likes to build cool stuff. My two older girls (10 and 7) don’t often decide to build things out of Legos or blocks...

Physics Solar Workshop Kit Use the Physics Solar Workshop to explore the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells. Using this solar kit to build 12 models and conducting 30 experiments, you will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy. You will build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can convert and transform power for different needs.Almost all of forms...

For example, you can build a balance scale to learn about lever arms, a freight elevator to learn about pulleys, a bicycle to learn about wheels, a motion picture machine to learn about centripetal and centrifugal forces, and a transmission to learn about gears. Physics Discovery is a smaller, introductory companion to our best-selling Physics Workshop kit. It has different building projects and experiments, but parts that are compatible with those in Physics Workshop and Physics Solar Workshop.