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Solar System Working Model
Solar System Working Model
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Complete solar-energy STEM kit — a working model that converts sunlight into light, electrical, mechanical, and sound energy in a single hands-on setup. Built for classroom demonstrations, science-fair projects, and grades 4-10 physics education. Every energy-conversion output the syllabus asks for, in one plug-and-play kit.
What's included
- Solar panel with mounted charging circuit
- Rechargeable batteries — hold the charge for indoor demonstrations after outdoor sunlight sessions
- DC fan — demonstrates solar → mechanical energy conversion
- LED bulb — demonstrates solar → light energy conversion
- Voltage/current meter — measure the electrical output of the panel in real time
- Music module — demonstrates solar → sound energy conversion
- Assembly board with all wiring pre-terminated
Physics concepts this kit teaches
- Photovoltaic effect — how sunlight becomes electrical current
- Energy conversion — the same input (light) driving 4 different useful outputs (light, motion, sound, charge storage)
- Battery charging and discharging cycles
- DC circuit basics — voltage, current, series/parallel wiring
- Renewable energy — real-world context for climate + sustainability curriculum units
Specifications
| Recommended age | 8+ (grades 4-10) |
| Included components | Solar panel, rechargeable batteries, DC fan, LED bulb, voltage meter, music module, wiring board |
| Power source | Sunlight or bright indoor lamp (charges the batteries; outputs then run indoors) |
| Assembly | Pre-wired and ready-to-run out of the box |
| Ideal use | Classroom demos, science-fair projects, homeschool STEM units, coding-and-electronics intro kits |
| Curriculum alignment | NGSS energy conversion + renewable energy standards |
Frequently asked questions
Does it work indoors?
Charge the batteries outdoors in direct sunlight (30-60 minutes), then run the fan, bulb, meter, and music module indoors from the charged batteries. A bright indoor lamp also charges the panel slowly.
Is any assembly required?
No — the kit ships pre-wired. Kids connect the batteries and the load module (fan, bulb, meter, or music) and observe.
Is this suitable for a science-fair project?
Yes. It's designed for exactly that — one kit demonstrates four different energy conversions, giving students a rich set of measurements and photos to present.
What grade level is this for?
Best for grades 4-10 (ages 8-16). Younger children may need adult help with battery insertion.
Do you accept school purchase orders?
Yes. Email sales@scimedstore.com with your tax-exempt certificate.
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