DIY Solar Light

Unit Lab

description

We will look at renewable energies used all over the world. We will make our very own solar light that charges in bright daylight and turns on when it is dark.

learning outcomes

Simple electrical circuits, cardboard model building

duration

2 hours

subjects

Engineering, Physics, Design and Technology, Art

outcome

A fully functioning solar energy light that can be tested in any environment outside or indoors.

What you’ll need

tools

Soldering Iron

Scissors

Pencil

Ruler

materials

Solder

5mm LED

Small 3V solar panel

Solar lamp circuit board

AA battery holder with cables

AA rechargeable battery

Cardboard roll from toilet paper

Cardboard roll from parcel tape

Coloured thick paper or card from used packaging or Tetra Paks

Double-sided tape

All purpose glue

Blue tack

safety

Please be aware that this workshop uses soldering irons which can cause burns and should only be used under supervision of an adult.

Eye protection

Bowl of water

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