Hydropower has been widely used to generate electricity in windmills, hydroelectric dams and tidal power plants for many years.

Ever wondered how it works? Explore the power of water by building ingenious models and conducting exciting experiments in this kit!

Jam-packed with 105 components for conducting 12 amazing experiments, there’s ample to learn on the topic of renewable energy.

Discover how different devices extract useful energy from moving water, and experiment with surface tension, cohesion and adhesion!

Build yourself a water fountain, and assemble your very own water tower. You’ll even get to build a hydroelectric power station to light an LED!

Delve into the depths to find out how ocean waves and tides get their energy, and discover the ways we can use this to produce electricity.

Then, build a waterwheel and sawmill, utilising the concept of hydropower to conduct different types of physcial work!

Your kit comes with a 32 page full-colour experiment manual with illustrated instructions and scientific facts.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

SKU HYDPWR01
Barcode # 857853001841
Brand Thames & Kosmos
Product Box Weight 1.200kg
Related Categories Cool Science Gifts Water Toys Science Experiments
Peter and Anne-Maree
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