Solar Critters

Solar Critters

• Grades: 5+
• Number of Students: Up to 4 or 25 (1 per kit)
• Number of Lessons: 1
• Hours of Content: 1
• Additional Resources: Solar Critters Guide & Lesson Plan Database

Highlights:

Create a solar powered critter that moves with this fun filled STEM project!

If you're familiar with Brown Dog Gadgets' Solar Bug 2.0 Kit then you'll recognize this project. By popular request they've made a reptile and amphibian version of the kit. The kits come with 8 different critters (four cards, and a design on each side) to choose from. For our Classroom Set you can also add in additional critter templates (so everyone in the class has the exact same thing).

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

Learn about solar energy by creating a simple solar circuit in minutes using only conductive tape! Cut out your critter template, 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 critters will move around in the sun, and best of all they'll never run out of power!

Printable directions and an eBook can be found on Brown Dog Gadgets' online Project Database, and include leveled Lesson Plans and Student Activity Sheets. Currently you can use the Solar Bug 2.0 guides, lessons, and activities for the Critters as they're identical projects.

What's Included

The Standard Kit comes with supplies for four full critter, as well as 8 different card stock animal templates to choose from. 

The Classroom Set comes with supplies for 25 individual critters.

Please Note: Scissors and coloring supplies not included.

Special Notes or Considerations:

⚠WARNING: 
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.