Hi there, Did you know the sun generates more energy for Earth in one hour than our entire planet needs in a year? Imagine if we could capture that energy and convert it to power our cars, cities and homes!
While scientists continue to research how we can improve our use of the sun’s energy, there are a number of ways to demonstrate its power to your children over the summer.
Building a solar-powered car will introduce your children to alternative energy concepts while incorporating problem-solving, design, and modeling. We may never drive cars covered in photovoltaic cells but building a miniature solar car is a fun way to see how solar energy can be used for power.
Use the sun’s energy (the ultimate source of energy) to heat up a tasty treat with this simple solar oven project! Have you ever heard the expression, “it’s so hot out you could fry an egg on the sidewalk?” Have you ever wondered if it’s true? Find out with this easy (and delicious!) project that uses only household items and a pizza box.
Looking for more solar energy science? Check out these other solar energy science projects. And for another edible science project that teaches about insulation, make Baked Alaska.
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