February 16th, 2010 . . . .
Categorized under: Renewable Energy

Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Hydropower


  • 12 experiments and building projects
  • Harness mechanical energy from water to do physical work
  • Generate electricity to light an LED
  • Learn the physics of water turnies
  • Discover why hydropower is a promising source of energy

Product Description
Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills and is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dams and tidal power plants. Explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water — from a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station.

Build a waterwheel, a sawm... More >>

Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Hydropower

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Comments

  1. This is a great learning toy. It is also a great family time thing to do together with your child.
    Rating: 5 / 5


    Pamela A. Stepenson
    February 16th, 2010

  2. I purchased this for my very advanced scientifically minded 9 year old daughter and it was a disappointment. It’s flimsy and needs an adult to help with the assembly. We’re very science oriented so we thought this would be a lovely gift but it’s poorly constructed and definitely overpriced. It won’t last and I’m not sure she’ll get much use out of it. My daughter definitely loved it so I guess it does well on that front.
    Rating: 3 / 5


    A. Audrey Stanley
    February 16th, 2010

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