Engineering Toys that Capture Energy from Play

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Classroom Material
Keywords
SciTech WNET stn15 energy renewable energy conservation of energy kinetic energy potential energy mass velocity uncharted play lithium-ion battery off-grid power source rechargeable battery gyroscope motion-based off-grid renewable energy micro-generator modular energy access alternative energy
Subjects
Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Engineering Toys that Capture Energy from Play

In this video from SciTech Now, learn how one company is using sporting equipment to provide renewable energy sources to developing countries. The kinetic energy generated from kicking a soccer ball and rotating a jump rope is used to generate light, so people with less access to electricity can have light with them when they need it.
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PBS Learning Media

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