Create multiple solar-powered insects that move for an entire party, camp-group, or classrom with this fun-filled STEM project from Brown Dog Gadgets!
Learn about solar energy by creating a simple solar circuit in minutes using only conductive tape! Cut out your bug, decorate it, then add your solar cell and vibrating motor! All parts are connected with our special Maker Tape conductive tape, perfect for younger students. Once built these bugs will move around in the sun, and best of all, they'll never run out of power!
The Classroom Set comes with supplies for 25 bugs and includes 2 card stock bug designs for each student to choose from. Scissors and coloring supplies not included.
Additional designs and body parts can be printed off their website, as well as student activity pages and lesson plans.
Parts List:
- 100 x Googly Eyes
- 25 x Solar Cells
- 25 x Self-Sticking Motors
- 25 x Foam Tape Pieces
- 25 x Double-Sided Bug Cards
- 1 x 20m Roll 1/4" Maker Tape
Warning: Kit includes small parts and batteries. These are a choking hazard. Not intended for children under the age of 10.
Printable directions and an eBook can be found on Brown Dog Gadget's online Project Database, and include leveled Lesson Plans and Student Activity Sheets.
