Solar Boat

Grades 4+
ST205SB
$17.29

SCI~TECH's Solar Boat is a wonder of modern technology! Students will marvel at their ability to design such a high tech boat model with just a few components. The simplicity and straight forward design allows the student maximum flexibility when creating their boat. Design such as a long racing boat, Cruise ship, two hull catamarans and more. The project kit contains 2 solar cells, 1 solar motor, 1 propeller, 2 foam boards, 1 foam tray, straws. Concepts and skills such as solar energy, electronics, soldering, simple machines, geometry, measurement, friction, speed, acceleration, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, fabrication and planning can be incorporated into a unit of study. * requires Water Tank or pool