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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PicoSolutions Solar Racer Plus Kit
DIY solar car kit: Build and learn solar-powered mechanics.
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Solar USB Kit 2.0
Teach any child or student the power of solar energy by building a USB solar charger!
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PicoSolutions Solar Racer Standard Kit
DIY solar car kit: Build and learn solar-powered mechanics.
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Solar Bottle Boats Kit
Power three different solar vehicles — a solar speed boat, an air boat, and a surface submarine — using only the power of the sun. Build three vessels out of your recycled plastic beverage bottles then power them with the sun using the included 1/2 watt, waterproof solar panel. You can build a solar speed boat, an air boat, and a surface submarine. No batteries required.
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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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Eisco Solar Cell with Wires
Polycrystalline solar cell with wires used for educational purposes.
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Solar Cells, Monocrystalline
Maximum efficiency monocrystalline solar cells.
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Solar Electricity Kit
With this Solar Cell Kit, you can harness the power of the sun.
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Solar Science Station
Use solar power to teach STEAM with ease…while charging your USB device!