Power House

Sustainable Living in the 21st Century

Power House provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy sources and sustainable living, while teaching basic concepts in physical science.

Through building a model house and 20 other energy related devices, you will learn about energy from the sun, wind, plants, and electrochemical reactions. You will find out how to transform, store, and use these forms of energy. The kit creatively integrates physical science lessons with the story of a group of young adults learning to live sustainably on a remote island. To survive, they must learn how to harness the power of the sun and the wind, and other natural resources. As you read their story, you work on the same projects alongside them.

The full-color, 96-page manual guides your experiments and activities.
Ages 12 and up.

Features

• build a model house and 20 other energy related devices, including a windmill, solar water heater, solar oven, solar grid, greenhouse, refrigerator, and air conditioner
• grow plants and preserve food
• collect the sun's rays to heat water
• cook a potato with sunlight
• learn about the principles of light
• make fresh water from salt water
• learn how the heat of evaporation provides cooling
• extract electric current from sunlight and metals in acid
• galvanize a nail and split water into hydrogen and oxygen
• generate electricity with magnets

Multiple Intelligences

Our toy experts have indicated that the Power House strengthens the following Intelligences:

Math-Logical

Children with strong Math-Logical intelligence have the ability to reason deductively and can recognize and manipulate abstract patterns or relationships. Students who have strong problem-solving and reasoning skills will excel in this intelligence.

Spatial

Children with Spatial intelligence have the ability to create visual-spatial representations and can transfer them mentally or concretely. Students who exhibit this intelligence need a mental or physical "picture" to understand the information being presented.

Intrapersonal

Children who are strong in the Intrapersonal intelligence have the ability to understand one's own emotions, goals and motivations. These students have good instincts about their strengths and abilities.