AQUiLA THE SOLAR SCIENCE ISSUE ACTIVITY
sOlar pOWer
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
– Learn how solar panels work – Realise the importance of solar power as a safe , environmentally friendly way to produce power for our homes .
HARVEY ’ s mIssION
Let ’ s explore the awesome power of the Sun by making a solar panel . OK , not one so large it could literally be installed on your roof , that would be quite a big ask from us , but rather a small one that – on a sunny day – will actually produce some warm water !
get started
PHASE 1 :
Head to the recycling box and find a large piece of thick cardboard from a strong packing box , or a piece of wooden board . You want a piece at least 30 cm square , but a larger panel would be even better . Cover the upper surface of the board with kitchen foil fixed firmly in place using strong glue . Leave to dry . ( Figure 1 ).
1-2 hours to make , then spells left in the sunshine
Individual work / pairs work : some adult help
Difficulty : Bit of a thinker
YOU WILL NEED
– A helpful adult – Large sheet of stiff card or wooden board – Strong glue – U-shaped metal clips – Duct tape – Plastic tubing – Black paper or fabric – Kitchen foil – Small plastic bottle – Craft knife – Sticky tack or putty
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