Power House Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy sources while teaching basic concepts and principles in physical science. The kit focuses on the heat and light energy from the sun, the energy from the wind, as well as with electrochemical and plant energy. You will learn how to transform and use these forms of energy. With the Power House Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos kit you can build a model house complete with solar panels, windmill, greenhouse, and desalination system. You can build and operate an electric train, windmill, solar cooker, solar hot water tank, hygrometer, electric motor, power hoist, sail car, and more! Plant watercress, prepare sauerkraut, and make chewing gum. Learn how plants convert sunlight into energy for your body and your engines. The thoughtfully designed series of experiments was developed by physicist Uwe Wandrey. who creatively integrates physical science and technology lessons with the adventure of building a home and living on a remote island. To survive, you must learn how to harness the power of the sun and the wind as well as tap the energy of other physical forces. The storyline follows the experiments in a stepwise fashion. Easy-to-follow activities make it fun to build models and use them for your experiments. The manual for Power House Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos is organized around the story of a group of island dwellers who must learn to live sustainably using the resources available to them on their small island. Power House includes a 96-page full color manual with 70 experiments and 20 building projects, organized into nine chapters. As you read their journal entries and learn of their projects and experiments, you will build models of the same projects and conduct the same experiments alongside them.Ages 12 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
