After weeks of configuring our experiments, our class came together today to show each other the work we have all done. Here, we switched experiments with another group. We conducted their procedure while they conducted ours. The experiment that I got to witness was extremely fascinating and intriguing. It was the solar bottle lamp.

This experiment was very organized and researched. First, this group started off with showing us a video to explain the purpose of their experiment. The video depicted a third world country that did not have the means to supply their cities with electricity. With these low budget solar bottle lamps, people were able to create a rather efficient way to light their houses.

From there, the group went on to show us the solar bottle lamp they conducted. They ran through some of the background procedure they had already done to save some time. So here we had the solar bottle lamp made up of a plastic water bottle with a mixture of bleach and water inside. Then they had conducted a box that had one hole in the top and a tiny hole in the side.

Now it was our turn to continue the rest of the procedure. We were instructed to look through the side hole of the box. Inside was rather dark, considering the hole from the top was not allowing much light through. Then, we were told to put the solar bottle lamp into the top hole and look inside the box. Now, the box was unbelievably illuminated.

This experiment was mind blowing. Before this, I had never heard of a solar bottle lamp. Its low cost makes it affordable for people who are struggling with paying for electricity. Even though, it may not be practical for Americans to start lighting their homes with solar bottle lamps, it is a start towards a safer and cheaper method of electricity!