10 years +
Summary
With Power House Sustainable Living Science Kit from Thames & Kosmos you can learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting 100 experiments and building energy-related models.Skills
Science, Energy, Environmental Studies, Building Skills, Experimenting Skills, Energy ConservationDescription
Human civilizations energy consumption is growing. At the same time, the harmful environmental impact of our energy usage is becoming apparent. A massive global effort to adopt renewable energy and use our resources more sustainably has begun. To live sustainably, we must use Earths resources at a rate at which they can be replenished, and thus provide for future generations to live as we have. With Power House Sustainable Living Science Kit from Thames & Kosmos you can learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting 100 experiments and building energy-related models. Build the Power House and then conduct experiments in and around the house. Learn about energy-efficient construction materials and passive house design. Experiment with heating, cooling, conduction, convection, and insulation. Investigate Earths climate, the water cycle, and that inexhaustible power plant in the sky: the sun. Test passive solar collection methods with a solar collector. Hook up a photovoltaic solar panel to generate electricity from sunlight. Build wind turbines to extract energy from the wind. Construct a greenhouse and learn about the energy conservation tricks used by plants. Power House Sustainable Living Science Kit provides a comprehensive overview of the many forms of alternative energy, and makes environmental protection and energy conservation issues tangible with hands-on models. The alternative energy science kit from Educational Toys Planet includes 64-page, full-color experiment manual provides instructions, scientific explanations, and energy-saving tips.
| SKU | w-tk-625825 |
| Recommended Age | 10 years |
| Our Recommended Age | |
| Brand | Thames & Kosmos |
| Quantity Available | 1 |
| UPC Code | 814743010277 |
| Dimensions of Box | 21.3" x 3.8" x 14.6" |
| Made in | Germany |
| Part Number | 625825 |
| Weight | 2.40 lb |
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |