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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Essential Physics Demo: Hydroelectric Demonstration
This hydroelectric demonstration introduces students to the wave of renewable energy.
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Energy Conversion Demonstrator
Demonstrate the conversion energy into different forms.
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Solar Panel Demonstration, Eisco Scientific
Compact demonstration of alternative energy.
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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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Wind Generator
A small scale demonstration of renewable energy, this wind generator can be used with a voltmeter or datalogger to measure and monitor output.
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Fan Cart
This Fan Cart demonstrates Newton’s principle of action and reaction.
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Radiation Cans
Radiation cans for demonstrating solar energy and heat transfer.
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Air Puck Hovercraft
Demonstrate Newton’s Laws and the conservation of energy and momentum with the amazing new Air Puck!