Some of the materials and tools needed for the project are provided in the kits. Others are the responsibility of the schools and/or students. The lists which follow are not required lists; they are suggestions. Feel free to be creative and come up with other ideas. For more detailed lists of materials look at Student handouts 3 thru 8.
1 Items Included in the Kit
  • Solar Panel
  • Motor
  • Student Guide (online)
  • Computer Based Instructions
2 Suggested Materials
  • Cardboard sheet
  • Cardboard tubes
  • 1/8 inch rods
  • Wire Hangers
  • Foam Core Board
  • High Density Foam
  • Styrofoam
  • Straws
  • Washers
  • Stiff Wire
  • Solder tape
  • Wire Nuts
  • Alligator Clips
  • Electrical Wire
  • Wood
  • Tin Cans
3 Suggested Hand Tools
  • Safety Glasses
  • Scissors
  • Wire Cutters
  • Pliers
  • Tape (masking, duct, electrical, scotch)
  • Hot Glue
  • Elmers Glue
  • Rulers
  • Pencils
  • Electric Drill
  • Hacksaw
  • Utility Knife
  • File
  • Sand Paper
  • Hand Jig Saw
  • Soldering Iron