Lego Solar Power Station Lesson Plan

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How do you use LEGO ® elements in a wind turbine model?

Facilitate brainstorming about using LEGO ® elements in their models. For the wind turbine, this might include using long pieces as fan blades or programming the light matrix to come on when the blades are turned by hand. Students use their hands to spin the blades and can spin them faster or slower to see different outcomes from the matrix light.

How do you measure a light bulb on a Lego solar panel?

Place the Solar Panel under the center of the light source. Optimally the lamps diameter should cover the LEGO Solar Panel and have a parabolic reflector. To help students measure the distance of the bulb in the lamp to the Solar Panel, it is helpful to make a mark on the lamp casing, level with the center of the light bulb. Warning!

How do you test a solar station?

Test Setting Position the Solar Station at a distance of 15 cm (= 6 in.) from the light source. A 60W incandescent light bulb, high performance halogen emitters or any other light source that emits a high amount of IR spectra > 800 nm. Place the Solar Panel under the center of the light source.