The is a device that spins when it is placed in light. This device, invented back in 1873, still entertains adults and children today, as the vanes within the light bulb shaped dome spin. The spinning of the vanes gives the devices its other name, the light mill.
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Mini Solar Racer – World’s Smallest Solar Powered Car
The is a toy car which claims to be the world’s smallest solar powered car. The solar panel allows the car to move from eco-friendly solar energy when the car is placed either in sunlight or under a bright artificial light.
Enviro Battery Educational Kit By Green Science
The contains all you need to create many different environmentally friendly batteries and other such eco-friendly items. The kit can help you turn many different household items into batteries allowing you to power items like a LED bulb or watch while explaining the science behind why these experiments work.
Sunbender Build-It-Yourself Solar Battery Charger Kit
The allows you to construct your own solar powered charger for rechargeable batteries. The kit once constructed can charge two AA batteries at a time.
Solar-Powered Garden Insect Theatre
The combines a solar-powered light with a sustainable insect habitat to attract insects into your garden and the insect theatre itself. During the day, the solar panel charges up the internal battery. At night, the theatre lights up, attracting a range of insects such as moths, lacewings and butterflies. When dawn comes along, the internal...
Solar-Powered Speed Boat Eco Toy
Getting the kids interested in the environment with eco-friendly toys is a great idea. The will keep the children occupied for a few days at least, as the toy helps children to learn about solar energy and motors. The kit includes all the parts needed to construct a boat that powers itself along water using...
RobotiKits – Solar Powered Educational Kits for Kids
These RobotiKits are a collection of 3 mini robot kits designed for school grades 3 to 8, and possibly 9 to 12. These kits are very easy to assemble and demonstrate the principles of solar energy to children. Since the kits use solar energy, they require no batteries.