Edutopia

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  Prototype

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  Solar fan!

Inspiration

Inspired by Jamaica's 30 by 30 mission, we have decided to design an active learning class project called Solar Fans that can transform the learning experience of the students. This activity will introduce students to the science of renewable energies, the operation principles of the solar panels and engage them in a practical problem-based activity that would enable students to:

• Embrace the rapidly changing worlds of knowledge

• Become adept at participating in decision-making processes.

• Acknowledge their impact on increased productivity and economic prosperity

What it does

During the daytime, we can utilize natural sunlight as energy to turn a propeller of a fan.

How we built it

The solar fan is made with very simple and easily accessible materials: Paper towel cardboard, Tape, a Solar panel, some Wires, a Mini Switch, a Motor, and a (paper) Propeller.

Challenges we ran into

1. The solar panel might not be powerful enough to turn on the motor and voltmeter at the same time.
2. The propeller size is a restriction on the design (it might hit other parts and becomes inefficient)

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of ourselves for making science accessible and creating a cheap DIY kit for Jamaican students to learn the physics, energy, and electricity concepts.

What we learned

We learned NO problem is unsolvable, and we can make an opportunity out of every design challenge. the whole experience has helped us to be creative and critical.

What's next for Edutopia

Further, develop the student manuals for following the steps and actually see Solar Fans in action in Jamaican classrooms.

Built With

• reusable-energy
• solar-energy