STEM Education Series
Solar House
Sunshine turns on the light in this little house! A solar cell on the roof captures sunlight, and strips of copper tape carry the electricity to an LED. With no batteries needed, the sun does all the work. Set the house in a sunny window or carry it outside, and watch the light glow on. It is a simple, hands-on way to see how solar energy powers homes and how circuits carry electricity.
Solar House
The Big Idea
Sunlight can be turned into electricity to power homes.
- Ages
- 10+Adult supervision required.
- Renewable Energy
- Circuitry
- Engineering
Safety
- Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3.
- Adult supervision required.
What’s in the Kit
- All materials to build one Solar House
- Full color, step-by-step instructions
What you add
Nothing. Every material needed to build the Solar House comes in the kit. Just add sunshine!
Real-world connection
How Do Solar Panels Power a Home?
More and more homes are topped with solar panels that turn sunlight into electricity for lights, appliances, and everything in between. Wires made of copper, one of the best conductors of electricity, carry that power from the roof into the home. This house follows the same path. Its rooftop solar cell captures sunlight, and copper tape acts as the wiring that delivers the current to the LED. Sunlight is far brighter than indoor lighting, which is why the house shines best in a sunny window or outdoors.
For classrooms
The Solar House is a great fit for classrooms, after-school programs, and camps. Each kit builds one house and arrives individually packaged with all materials and instructions included.
For best results, test the houses outdoors.
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