Human civilization's energy consumption
is growing. At the same time, the harmful
environmental impact of our energy usage is
becoming apparent. A massive global effort to
adopt renewable energy and use our resources
more sustainably has begun.
To live sustainably, we must use Earth's
resources at a rate at which they can be replenished,
and thus provide for future generations
to live as we have.
With this kit, you can learn about alternative
energy and sustainable living by conducting
100 experiments and building energyrelated
models. Build the Power House and
then conduct experiments in and around the
house. Learn about energy-efficient construction
materials and passive house design.
Experiment with heating, cooling, conduction,
convection, and insulation. Investigate Earth's
climate, the water cycle, and that inexhaustible
power plant in the sky: the sun. Test passive
solar collection methods with a solar collector.
Hook up a photovoltaic solar panel to generate
electricity from sunlight. Build wind turbines
to extract energy from the wind. Construct a
greenhouse and learn about the energy conservation
tricks used by plants.
Power House provides a comprehensive
overview of the many forms of alternative
energy, and makes environmental protection
and energy conservation issues tangible with
hands-on models. The 64-page, full-color
experiment manual provides instructions, scientific
explanations, and energy-saving tips.
Ages 10 and up.