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-Powered Car
This economical demonstration solar car can be powered by a solar cell or a rechargeable battery (AA size, not included).
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Engino® STEM Solar Power: Converting Sunlight to Electricity
Utilize solar energy to power your design.
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KidWind® Wind Turbine Generator and Accessories
Bulk balsa, chipboard sheets, and dowels for blade making in the classroom.
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Engino® STEM Solar Power Complete Set
Use the free energy from the sun to power your designs.
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Science Olympiad 2024 Wind Power Test Apparatus
Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by science olympiad.
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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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Kidder Wind Powered Tractor STEM Build Kit
Build a wind-powered tractor to explore energy conversion and mechanical motion.
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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.