Thames & Kosmos Hydropower
Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills and is commonly used to generate electricity for hydroelectric dams or tidal power plants. Explore water's true power by constructing the models and conducting experiments with them. Learn about how all different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water—from a waterwheel in a stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station.
Get to Know:
Build a waterwheel, a sawmill, and hammer mill to harness the complete energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing experiments that may involve surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion. Learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, and a water fountain.
Construct a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity and light an LED. Learn all about where the energy in ocean waves, tides, and rivers comes from, and discover how we can generate electricity from them.
More Information:
The full-color, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information. Ages 8 and up.
- Ages 8+
- 105 Pieces
- 12 Experiments
- 32-Page Manual
- 2009 Parents' Choice Recommended Award
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