Self Reliance is committed to providing hands-on training opportunities in solar and wind technologies, as well as providing workshops on green building and other environmentally sound technologies.
2010 Junior Solar Sprint Teacher Workshop - February 25 from 4:00 to 8:30 pm at the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Boat House, located at 149 Waquoit Highway (Route 28), Waquoit (East Falmouth). The Junior Solar Sprint is a challenging hands-on classroom activity for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The students design, build, and race model solar power cars while in the process learning about solar energy. For a small $10 registration fee, the workshop will give you an introduction of the JSS program with sample curricula and educational materials to energize your students. We will offer strategic planning on how to implement the solar sprint lessons into your classroom or after school programs, and aid in the building of model sprint cars. For an additional $40, you get to take home the car that you built (the solar panel and motor can be re-used for experiments and building additional cars for the competition). A light dinner will be provided at the workshop.
Registration links are below.
Understanding Photovoltaics for your Home - Date TBA. 10:30 - 11:30 am at Self Reliance’s office, 23A Edgerton Drive, North Falmouth. Come and learn the basics of how a solar electric system at your home would work. Discussion will include information on Commonwealth Solar rebates available to homeowners. Please bring a recent electric bill. RSVP required. Limited to 10 participants. $5 per person and you receive a $5 coupon towards a site assessment.
Registration link is below.
Understanding Photovoltaics for your Business - Date TBA. A “working lunch” from noon - 1 pm (bring your lunch) at Self Reliance’s office, 23A Edgerton Drive, North Falmouth. Come and learn the basics of how a solar electric system at your business would work. Discussion will include information on Commonwealth Solar rebates available to businesses. Limited to 10 participants. $5 per person and you receive a $5 coupon towards a site assessment. RSVP required.
Registration link is below.
