Solar Car Kit

Step into the future of sustainable transportation with our cutting-edge Solar-Powered Car Kit. This hands-on educational tool harnesses the power of the sun to drive a miniature vehicle, offering an immersive introduction to electricity, renewable energy, and engineering. Designed for curious minds of all ages, our kit provides everything needed to construct, customize, and operate your very own solar-powered car.

Why Choose Our Solar Car Kit?

• Engaging and Educational: Our kit brings renewable energy concepts to life! As you assemble and experiment with your solar car, you'll gain practical insights into solar energy conversion, electrical circuits, and energy efficiency. It's an exciting fusion of environmental science and hands-on learning.
• Interactive Learning Experience: Forget passive lectures! This kit promotes active discovery as you test various configurations and optimizations. Experiment with different drivetrains, pulley rations, and designs to maximize your car's performance. It's a dynamic way to understand the intricacies of solar power systems and mechanical design.
• In-Depth Exploration: Delve deeper with our comprehensive guide and supplementary materials. Investigate advanced topics like photovoltaic technology and mechanical advantage. Our kit is crafted to evolve with your curiosity, presenting challenges for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts.
• Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Face a roadblock? That's where innovation begins! Our kit cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as you troubleshoot issues and enhance your design. These essential skills extend beyond building solar cars, equipping you for future challenges in renewable energy and engineering fields.

Answer Key Questions:

• How does solar energy get converted into motion?
• What factors influence a solar-powered vehicle's performance?
• How do gear ratios impact a solar car's efficiency?
• What role can solar power play in sustainable transportation?

Solar Race Car Experiment Kit

This kit inlcudes:

• 2 Balsa wood
• 4 Straws
• 2 Dowels
• 4 Wheels
• Pulley set
• Super glue
• Motor
• 5 Zip ties
• 8 Rubber bands
• 4 AA batteries
• Battery holder with switch
• Measuring tape
• Photovoltaic cell
• 2 Alligator clips
• Gear set
• 4 Bottle caps
• Nail
• 4 Brass screw eyes

You provide:

• Tape (electrical or masking)
• Scissors
• Glue (optional; hot or white
• Pliers (optional)
• Box cutter (optional)

• MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions. 
• MS-ETS1-4: Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.