Alternative Energy Learning Activities
Find instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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Solar LED Jar Light Kit (Soldering)
Developed in collaboration with a science teacher from Pennsylvania, our build your own solar LED Jar light is a fun and creative way to teach and learn about solar electricity. Use your own mason jar or recycled jar and build a colorful LED light that automatically comes on at night and goes off at dawn. Comes with everything you need. This kit requires soldering. Tools needed are soldering iron, solder & flux, hot glue gun, electric drill, 3V 70mA Polycrystalline Solar Panel, Dusk/dawn circuit board, 2 Bright 5mm LED's BLUE, 2 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries & Battery holder and wires.
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this kit are being donated to help provide solar lighting solutions to disadvantaged communities in Africa.
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KidWind® Advanced Wind Experiment Kit
All you need to add is a wind source, basic tools, and imagination!
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KidWind® Advanced Wind Turbine Nacelle
This kit enables a number of advanced experiments, especially with GENPack generator module. Try different gear ratios, blade designs, generators, and more, in a creative, hands-on inquiry into wind energy science. This nacelle also converts for conducting weightlifting experiments, making it a great option for studying mechanical and electrical energy.
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KidWind® Balsa Blade Sheets
Balsa wood is very lightweight and stiff, and it is perfect for making experimental wind turbine blades.
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KidWind® Solar Thermal Exploration Kit
The Solar Thermal Exploration Kit is modeled after a domestic solar water-heating system. Explore variables such as box color, light intensity, tube design, rate of water pumping, and amount of time it takes to heat the water. Learn about what makes a solar water heating system more or less efficient.
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Kidder Wind Powered Car STEM Build Kit
Build a wind-driven car to explore propulsion and renewable energy concepts.
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Solar Hydrogen Education Set
Introduce the Value of Reducing Carbon Footprint.
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Motor DC Solar Miniature 1040RPM SHA
Operates 1/2 to 3 volts, 100ma start-up / runs at 15ma no load. Strong torque - 300 RPM @ 1/2 volt. Great for gear drives. 2mm shaft dia. Size 1 1/4" dia x 1 1/4" long.