Solar Bug STEM Project Kits - Set of 25

Grades 3-12

Make a solar-powered bug that zips around and makes noise. Students will explore solar energy, motion, and engineering as sunlight directly powers a vibrating motor. Use as a stand-alone STEM activity or as part of a larger solar energy lesson. This classroom set of 25 bugs works when you're in school. Or, choose set of 4 (NE30035) for small group or distance-learning environments.

How the build works:

• Use the included Maker Tape™ to connect the vibrating motor to the solar cell
• You will need a hot glue gun and a wire cutter to complete the 5- to 10-minute project
• To use kit as part of a solar classroom activity, test different types of light sources to see if the solar panel reacts in different ways
• To expand the lesson have the kids test heat, brightness of light, and solar power generation out of each light source or even have them use a ruler to take readings at different distances from each light source
• Kit includes enough supplies for 25 bugs and two card stock bug design options for each student
• Additional bug designs and body parts can be printed from the manufacturer's website
• Online directions in both English and Spanish available

WARNING: Choking Hazard. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.