Horizon Energy Box
The Renewable Energy Box provides a complete understanding of how fuel cell technology interacts with renewable energy sources to create an entirely sustainable power grid. Solar power, wind energy, kinetic energy from a hand crank and a demonstration of the incredible storage potential of a super capacitor.
Science kit for kids
The Renewable Energy Box provides a complete understanding of how fuel cell technology interacts with renewable energy sources to create an entirely sustainable power grid. Solar power, wind energy, kinetic energy from a hand crank and a demonstration of the incredible storage potential of a super capacitor. There’s a range of fuel cells to compare: PEM hydrogen fuel cell, the salt water fuel cell and a direct ethanol fuel cell. Countless experiments, so many scientific principles at work and plenty of space for creativity.
You will need a source of hydrogen like the Hydrofill Pro to charge the supplied Hydrostik Pro cartridge with hydrogen.
- Full PBL units on sustainable transportation, clean power generation, and more include multiple ways to learn about climate change.
- Hands-on activities including renewable energy sources, alternative fuels for transportation, and more.
- Complete student and teacher materials for up to 20 class periods of activities.
Features
- Fuel cell science from fuel cell experts: PEM, direct ethanol, salt water and reversible fuel cells in one kit.
- Introduction to renewable energy: solar panel, wind turbine, temperature cell and hand crank.
- Includes super capacitor to demonstrate the latest in energy storage technology.
- Includes CD with curriculum content for 40 hours of classroom activities.
Curriculum
What is included in the horizon energy curriculum? The lab equipment is just the beginning. We’ve built the horizon energy curriculum to provide teachers with multiple resources for engaging their students.
Materials provided
- Hands-on Lab Activities
- Teacher's Guides
- Student's Guides
Concepts covered
Chemistry Concepts
Biofuels, Electrochemistry, Electrolysis, Energy, Ethanol Reactions, Hydrogen Generation, Organic Chemistry, pH, Reaction Rates, Reaction Yield, Reactions, Redox Reactions, Semiconductors, Solution Concentrations
Physics Concepts
Angular velocity, Capacitors, Classical Mechanics, Current/Voltage, Efficiency, Electric Charge, Electric Circuits, Energy, Generators, Heat, Light, Ohm's Law, Parallel Circuits, Power (Electric), Rotational Mechanics, Series Circuits, Thermal Energy.
Earth Science Concepts
Climate change, Renewable Energy, Human Impact
