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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Horizon Educational Horizon Energy Monitor
Compatible with any of Horizon's science education kits.
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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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Horizon Educational DIY Fuel Cell Science Classroom Pack
Organize a DIY race, fueled by hydrogen generated electricity!
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PEM Fuel Cells
PEM fuel cells for education purposes, created by a leading industrial fuel cell manufacturer. Generate hydrogen using whichever Horizon kit you like and, once it’s applied to the fuel cell, stand back and watch as electricity is generated using nothing more than oxygen taken directly from the ambient air!
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Eisco® Dynamics Cart System
An economical way to teach dynamics including position, velocity, acceleration, force, elastic and in elastic collisions, momentum, conservation of energy, and much more.
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Horizon Educational Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit
Teach renewable energy with this simple wind turbine design providing three different blade position combinations.
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Solar Electricity Kit
With this Solar Cell Kit, you can harness the power of the sun.
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Bio-Energy Education Kit
Have your students explore the alternatives to hydrogen and methanol as fuel with this kit.
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Sunprint Kit
The Sunprint Kit includes sun sensitive paper to help you make photographic prints using the power of the sun.