Solar energy projects Easy energy activities for future engineers!

Jessie Alkire

Book - 2019

"Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Solar Energy Projects from the history to how we use it today. Then, they'll make s'mores in a solar oven, use solar energy to turn on a light, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles."--Publisher's description.

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Published
Minneapolis, MN : Super Sandcastle [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Jessie Alkire (author)
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm
ISBN
9781532115653
  • What is solar energy?
  • Using solar energy for electricity
  • Using solar energy for heat
  • Materials
  • Solar panel color test
  • Solar oven s'mores
  • Updraft tower
  • Solar salt remover
  • Fairy light lantern
  • Simple solar fan
  • Conclusion
  • Quiz
  • Glossary.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 1-4-Future engineers will find plenty of inspiration in these energy-themed activity books. Each entry briefly introduces and defines a topic (along with its history), then presents about five extension experiments, which range from model-making to long-term projects and cover topics like composting, fracking, and solar energy. "Digging Deeper" sidebars provide explanations. The attractive layout is bright and colorful; photographs depict happy children. Easy-to-follow instructions include warning symbols that advise readers when to seek an adult's help. A short conclusion, a quiz, and a glossary round out each volume. In lieu of a bibliography, each text directs readers to the library or the Internet for further exploration. Many experiments will translate well into STEAM maker programs. -VERDICT Even well-stocked libraries should -consider adding these-especially Biofuel Energy Projects. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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