Students will use solar panels to power a small motor and propel a boat made of cork.  Students will learn basic solar circuitry to connect a motor to the solar panel, then use simple engineering design to make paddles that propel the boat as far and as fast as possible. Solar panels and motors are rugged and built for repeated classroom use.
 
This kit includes:
Solar panel
Screw hubs with acorn nuts
Corks with holes
Waterproof solar motors
48:1 double shaft motor
Toothpicks
Propellers (2 and 3 blades)
Motor key adaptors
Cork sheets
Cork board
 
NOT included:
Towels or rags for water spills
Water and containers
Paper and pencils
Scissors
Weights
 
Additional Equipment Needed:
Lights (or sun)
 
Worksheets:
Solar Cork Boat Activity Guide