The Teacher Toolbox

Each time I have to teach an ‘electricity unit’ to students I make sure I add a solar power component. Why? …because it is sooooo important on sooooooo many levels. (I’m sure you could brainstorm at least 10 reasons).

This year my son turns ten and I’m in that strange period of being Dad / a Yr 5 teacher. Needless to say, he’ll be getting some presents that involve solar construction this year

For my Aussie readers I found this great ‘Thinking Toys’ website called ‘Brainy Days’ where I bought this solar construction set for us. I’ve also bought all my nephews presents from this website. I know, I know… I’m walking that fine line between Uncle Ad and nerdy teacher hehehehe

Amazon has many kits like this one Solar Car Assembly Kit but for me Brainy Days saved me a heap on postage

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PS In my classrooms I have tried the general solar kit that makes a fan and other stuff, but until you make a car that rips across the floor owered by sunlight you are not really hitting the mark.