Building a Solar Updraft Tower to Explore Heat Energy

SciShow Kids

In this engaging episode of SciShow Kids, host Jessi and her robot rat friend Squeaks introduce young learners to the power of solar energy through a hands-on engineering project. Starting with a simple observation about the warmth of the sun, the video explains the concept of solar power and how it can be converted into electricity or heat. The core of the video demonstrates how to build a "Solar Updraft Tower" using recycled tin cans, a pinwheel, and common household items, effectively turning sunlight into mechanical motion.