Modular Solar Power
Download Instructions to build Modular Solar Powered Battery
Think solar power is out of your grasp? Think again! In this activity, learn how to create your own solar-charged car battery!
The instructions are best suited to teachers, advanced students, or anyone looking to set up an off-grid battery-powered device.
Solar Powered Car Kit
Download Instructions Purchase a full kit
In this activity students will design and build a solar-powered car. This photo shows a full kit, which can be purchased from The Orpheum in Champaign, IL. You can source your own parts to assemble the vehicle.
Visit The Orpheum Website for contact information regarding full kits.
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Electricity and Time of Use Pricing
View the AppletMany electricity providers offer their customers time sensitive, or time of use, pricing plans. These plans reflect the actual cost of producing electricity at the time it is needed. They are designed to encourage customers to lower their electricity use during times when the cost of producing electricity is high. This applet explores time-varying electricity prices.
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Explore Solar LED's in a House!
Download Instructions Download House TemplateIn this activity applications of solar power and LED's will explored. Students will investigate different real-world conditions that solar panels encounter and the effects on their power output.
The exact panel pictured can be purchased from The Champaign Orpheum. You can also try to use any solar panel you wish.
Renewable Scavenger Hunt
Download Activity SheetRenewable sources of energy can be found all around us. Use this activity to locate wind and solar powered items in the community.
