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Take a look at following items for teaching your High School students about alternative energy sources!
Air + Water Power, Wind Power-Renewable Energy Science Kit, Wind Power 2.0, Science of Energy Kit from NEED (8 boxes), and Solar Electric House Kit are available for checkout from our Lesson Library.
Coming soon…Wind Energy kit from NEED
#1407 - Air + Water Power by Thames & Kosmos. 2010. Build your own pressure-powered engines and learn about the laws of physics. This kit allows you to build water-jet propelled cars (outdoor activity) and hydro-pneumo powered engines (indoor and/or outdoor activity). Includes 48 page manual and 165 pieces to build 15 different models. Ages 8 and up.
#1656 - Science of Energy Kit-Teacher Demo Box from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Grades 4-12. Includes 2 containers of sand, 2 thermometers, 2 tongs, and 1 no-battery flashlight. Includes 2 copies of Intermediate Energy Infobook. Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science of Energy Teachers Guide.
#1657 - Science of Energy Kit-Station 1 Box from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Includes 1 set of Happy/Sad balls, 1 super ball, 1 toy car, 1 yo-yo, and balloons. Includes 4 copies of Intermediate (Grades 5-8 )Energy Infobook (fact sheets about energy, the major energy sources, electricity, energy consumption, and energy efficiency and conservation). Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science of Energy Teachers Guide.
#1658 - Science of Energy Kit-Station 2 Box from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Includes 1 bottle for vinegar, 1 jar baking soda, 1 jar calcium chloride, 8 handwarmers, 1 thermometer, 4 plastic bags, 1 sealed bag of iron oxide, and 1 measuring cup. Includes 4 copies of Intermediate Energy Infobook. Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science of Energy Teachers Guide.
#1659 - Science of Energy Kit-Station 3 Box (small) from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Includes 1 radiometer (FRAGILE). Includes 4 copies of Intermediate Energy Infobook. Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science of Energy Teachers Guide.
#1660 - Science of Energy Kit- Station 3 Box (large) from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Includes 1 solar cell kit, 2 thermometers, 2 glow toys (3 stars each) with pouches. Includes 4 copies of Intermediate Energy Infobook. Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science of Energy Teachers Guide.
#1661 - Science of Energy Kit-Station 4 Box from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Includes 1 live wire, 1 bi-metal bar, 1 candle and rubber bands. Includes 4 copies of Intermediate Energy Infobook. Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science of Energy Teachers Guide.
#1662 - Science of Energy Kit-Station 5 Box from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Includes 8 lightsticks, 1 meter, 2 zinc nails, 1 thin copper wire, 2 thick copper wires, 1 tin solder wire and 2 alligator clips (red and green). Includes 4 copies of Intermediate Energy Infobook. Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science.
#1663 - Science of Energy Kit-Station 6 Box from the NEED Project and ComEd. 2009-2010. Includes 1 9-volt battery, 1 D-battery, 1 disassembled motor, 1 compass, 1 wire, 1 motor, and 2 alligator clips (yellow and white). Includes 4 copies of Intermediate Energy Infobook. Also see Lesson Plan resource for Science of Energy/Secondary Science of Energy Teachers Guide.
#1829 - Wind Power-Renewable Energy Science Kit. Build a wind turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and wind speed indicator to harness power out of thin air. Conduct more than 20 experiments with your wind turbine, such as powering an LED and charging a battery. Includes Experiment Manual and 1 AA rechargeable battery. Ages 8+.
#2256 - Wind Power 2.0 by Thames & Kosmos. Build wind-powered generators to energize your electric vehicles and charge your rechargeable batteries! You can power the six model vehicles you build. Includes 40 page manual and 1 AA rechargeable battery. Eight experiments. 133 pieces. Ages 8 and up.
#2413 & #2414 - Solar Electric House Kit. Includes solar electric panel, solar flexible plastic panel, solar thermal panel, fan blade, instructions and blueprint for solar house. Create your own Solar House from scratch, from blueprint inside, or from a simple shoebox! Ages 9+.
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