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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PicoSolutions Alternative Energy Education Lab Plus Kit
Explore alternative energy with a DIY hands-on turbine model.
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PicoSolutions Vertical Wind Turbine Standard Kit
Explore vertical wind energy with a DIY hands-on tubine model.
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PicoSolutions Vertical Wind Turbine Plus Kit
Explore vertical wind energy with a DIY hands-on tubine model.
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PicoSolutions Horizontal Wind Energy Plus Kit
Explore horizontal wind energy with a DIY hands-on turbine model, now including AC and DC power generation.
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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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Biofuels: Investigating Ethanol Production and Combustion Lab Activity
Demonstrate the Costs and Benefits of Biofuels