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| NEW!  Eco-Biker (Wind Power Generator Kit) - Make your own bike light, make your own energy... Eco-friendly and sustainable - pure fun! Clip this Wind Power Generator Kit anywhere there is a breeze and watch as the fan powers an LED light! Also can be put on the top of a bottle (where there is wind) More information | ||
NEW! Eco-Biker (Wind Energy Kit) - only: $12.60 ea. plus shipping & handling You make your own bike light & your own wind energy... Buy 1 Eco-Biker Kit - Priority Shipping - - availability based on manufacturer's inventory - Clip this Wind Power Generator anywhere there is a breeze and watch as the fan powers an LED light! Also can be put on the top of a bottle (use wherever there is wind) Eco-friendly and sustainable - pure fun! Perfect for the bicycle rider who has everything... Use it 3 fun ways... Energy consciousness is the name of the game with this wind-powered generator kit. This energy efficient green bike fan kit is just compact enough to take anywhere. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Product#: OWIecobike |
Very latest technology dept.  Salt Water Fuel Cell Car only: $12. 60 ea. plus shipping & handling Powered by salt water fuel... and creativity! Hailed as the first fuel cell car to be powered by saltwater - just add saltwater, and go... Buy 1 Salt Water Fuel Cell Car Kit - Priority Shipping - - availability based on manufacturer's inventory - Eco-friendly and sustainable - pure fun! Perfect for the bicycle rider who has everything... Use it 3 fun ways... Energy consciousness is the name of the game with this wind-powered generator kit. This energy efficient green bike fan kit is just compact enough to take anywhere. Environmentally safe, non-toxic and clean. The Salt Water Fuel Cell Car is the smallest, cheapest and the first car to be powered by saltwater. Students learn about new forms of clean energy, while building and powering their very own model car... This environmentally friendly concept reflects the new, cleaner ways we think about automobile production. Students find out first hand how we can use our natural resources. What's in the kit? 1 Fuel Cell Magnesium Pack - Keep the fun going for hours on end with this refueling pack for your Salt Water Fuel Cell Car. Included: 5 magnesium plates, 1 air cathode and 1 piece of nonwoven fabric that will keep your salt water car racing away... For troubleshooting and fuel cartridge replacement, click here: more information WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Product#: OWIfuelc | ||
 The "6 in 1" Educational Solar Kit - Perfect for science projects! The "6 in 1" kit teaches the benefits of solar energy, while building an educational kit that is fun to play with... no tools needed! only $ 15.40 - ea. Plus handling and shipping WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD- Small parts. - Not for children under 3 yrs. Get ready to go solar... you use the 21 snap together parts (no tools required) to build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, puppy, and two different planes. Comes with detailed instruction booklet. It's wise to familiarize your child with solar alternative energy now; it has a positive effect for the whole world... (possible parent assistance). SPECIFICATIONS: Solar Panel Output 75mA; Assembled Sizes (in mm): Airboat: 121 x 61 x 86; Windmill: 154x 153 x239;Puppy: 68 x 46 x 64; Car: 70 x 54 x 34; Plane: 154 x 61 x 94; Revolving Plane: 218 x 61 x 166 Product#: OW6in1 |
Beginner Level Kits  Solar Stallion - "3-in-1" Kit only $15. 40 ea Plus shipping and handling Build Pegasus, Chariot, or Horse Trainer Triple your "fun in the sun" with 3-in-1 Solar Stallion. This solar-powered kit helps kids understand the benefits of renewable energy while creating their own fun, battery-free toy. It is exciting to watch solar energy make things move - and this hand-on approach to science and building creates a tangible lesson in solar energy for girls and boys alike. 
Young horse lovers will especially enjoy assembling and re-assembling these easy-to-build equine choices: Pegasus, Chariot, or Horse Trainer. Parent assistance may be needed. Product #: OWI-ST | ||
Beginner Level Kits Solar Spinning Disk kit - a great introduction to solar  Designed for kids (6 and up) - learn about the power of the sun's energy only $10.50 ea. plus handling and shipping ...the fantastic spinning disc...  The Solar Science Kit comes with a shiny, spinning disc - and a very creative instructions sheet (lots of practical bits of solar science) information about the science of solar. Great for introducing youngsters to solar principles... Science project due? No problem... The spinning disc can even be a green give-away prize at your next fundraiser carnival or PTA book fair event! Put a message or design on the disc and put it in your bedroom window... when the sun shines on the panel the disc starts to spin... The info sheet has lots of projects to make, and references for more information. Contact us for more information. Possible parent assistance. Product no. ted1 |
Beginner Level Kits  Super Solar Race Car - S o l a r fast! Only $10. 00 ea Plus shipping and handling The Super Solar Racing Car :This model kit is easy and fun for beginners to assemble and demonstrate solar (alternative energy) principles. Watch video of Solar Race Car Get ready to race your friends! No batteries or tools required and less than a dozen parts to assemble. Paint it with your design or use decals.... Science project due? Get some slats from the hardware store to make lanes and you have a race on your hands... Can even be a green give-away prize at your next fundraiser or PTA fair event. (Possible parent assistance.) Comes with directions. (Note: we have heard (from various sources) the Racer will move when you shine a 50w Halogen bulb on the panel... try it if there is a lack of sunshine!). - Teachers-Schools: Pls. contact us if your order is over 5 solar cars - SPECIFICATIONS: Solar Panel Output: 1.1V x 50mA Assembled Size: 2.16" x 1.64" x .55" (55mm x 41.8mm x 14mm) Unit Weight: .30 ounces (8.6 grams); Solar Cell Life: 2 yrs in normal use Motor: DC Power Consumption : 1.2V x 10mA Product no. OWI17 | ||
Beginner Level Solar Hopping Frog -  only $10.85 ea. Plus shipping/handling WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Watch, as the happy Hopping Frog uses its hind legs and rubber feet, eyes jiggle - its eyes as a dog would wag its tail. The leaping mini solar kit is activated by the power of the sun's rays. It's great for demonstrating solar energy principles for the beginner. Also, makes a great gift or prize at the carnival! No batteries required, with about twenty-five parts to assemble (screw driver needed). You supply the direct sun. A great holiday, or birthday present. And, you supply the direct sun. (Possible parent assistance.) Product OWI5 - (Possible parent assistance.) SPECIFICATIONS Solar Panel Output: 1.1V x 75mA Assembled Size: 2.57" x 1.78" x 1.72" (65.3mm x 45.3mm x 43.7) Unit Weight: .88 ounces (25 grams) Solar Cell Life: 2 yrs in normal use Motor: DC - Power Consumption: 1.2V x 10mA Tools needed: screw driver |  Beginner Level Solar Frightened Grasshopper - only $10. 00 Plus shipping/handling WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Eyes moving, legs wiggling, and antennae go crazy swaying to-and-fro in a silly grasshopper-like dance. Pint-sized and excitable in the sun, this amusing solar bug will surely capture your heart. No batteries or tools required and less than ten parts to snap together. A great birthday or holiday present. School carnival? And, you supply the direct sun. (Possible parent assistance.) Product OWI6 SPECIFICATIONS Solar Panel Output: 1.1V x 50mA Assembled Size: 1.93" x 1.05" x .61" (49mm x 26.8mm x 15.7mm) Unit Weight: .19 ounces (5.5 grams) Solar Cell Life: 2 yrs in normal use Motor: DC Power Consumption: 1.2V x 10mA | ||
Beginner Level Solar Inchworm - only $10.85  It only looks tough... It moves! This Solar Inchworm has orange feelers to ward off any predators who seek to make this Inchworm a dessert. Buy 1 Solar Attacking Inchworm Kit - availability based on manufacturer's inventory - The sun's rays power this mini solar kit to slither along ... With a tough plastic body, this worm's mechanical movements copy the actions of a real soft-bodied inchworm. It demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries required, and, less than fifty parts to assemble. (Possible parent assistance.) WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. SPECIFICATIONS Solar Panel Output: 1.1V x 75mA Assembled Size: 165mm x 44.4mm x 49mm Unit Weight: 34.5g Solar Cell Life: 2yrs in normal use Motor: DC Power Consumption: 1.2V x 10mA Tool needed: screw driver (+) Piece count: 48 Product OWInch |
Beginner Level Solar King Crab (or Solar Spider) - only $10.85  A real crab walk... All 8 legs work in near-perfect harmony to create a spider-crab style tippy-toe walking movement. Provides hours of fun... The mini solar cell (included) demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries required and less than thirty-five parts to assemble. Similar to its crab cousin from the Pacific Northwest, the rays of sun will cause it scurry along... . (Possible parent assistance.) WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. SPECIFICATIONS Solar Panel Output: 1.1V x 75mA Assembled Size: 90mm x 76mm x 78mm Unit Weight: 40g Solar Cell Life: 2 yrs in normal use Motor: DC Power Consumption: 1.2V x 10mA Tools needed: screw driver (+) Piece count: 38 Product OWIcrab | ||
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Beginner Level The Weather - Little Lab only $15.00 ea. shipping not included 
"what is weather?"Investigate weather with experiments on wind, rain, storms, clouds, rainbows temperature, evaporation, pressure, and more. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. What is included:
This kit is for ages about 5 to 7 with possible parent assistance. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. | Beginner Level Navigation - Little Lab only $15.00 ea. shipping not included  "How do I use a compass?" Learn to use a compass, read a map, find your way in nature, and work with other navigational tools and methods. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. What is included:
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Ages 8+ Beginner's Solar Energy Kit 
only $9.00 ea. shipping not included "Discover the power of sunight." Build a safe solar furnace & explore how the sun provides us with a renewable source of energy. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Collect all 4 Green Energy Box Kits! Great for home or school! email us for more info... |
Ages 8+ Beginner's Wind Power Kit  only $9. 00 ea. shipping not included Wind power: "energy from moving air!" Build a wind speedometer to examine the movement of wind. Comes with illustrated guide. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Collect all 4 Green Energy Box Kits! Great for home or school! email us for more info... | ||
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Ages 10 to adult Exploring our solar system  Only: $16 60 ea. plus shipping/handling Get to know our planets... Click here for larger picture Young astronomers - get busy - you will be amazed at this Solar System Model Kit - not only do the planets orbit from a solar panel in the sun, but you get to build, paint and watch the planets moving. Planets orbit around the solar-paneled sun - the planets actually move. This excellent educational solar kit provides a hands-on lesson about how solar power drives a motor. The kit comes with 6 colors of opaque acrylic paint, plus brush which makes for the perfect exercise in science and creativity. This item was featured in Educational Dealer Magazine as one of the items most ordered at the NSSEA show... Great New Products from Ed Expo 2010. Product #owi-sys | Ages 10 to adult
Sonic F1 Race Car - 
Only: $14.60 ea. plus shipping/handling The perfect balance of aerodynamics, transmission, speed... Style and solar make the Sonic F1 the top race car on the solar circuit. The sun is Sonic F1's most powerful engine... and the real F1 (Formula 1) races at practically the speed of light. This kit design is based on the Formula 1 race car (below, left). To give you an example of the design, here is Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari, 2004. 
This Sonic F1 model kit consumes no fossil resources, making the F1 a great example of learning about alternative energy concepts. Easy to build and fun to play. Have hours of fun experimenting with it in the sun. No batteries required and eight plastic parts to assemble. © - Copyright.-2011 KSM Motorsport Product #owif1 | ||
Beginner Level "Dangerous Book for Boys" - Beginner Electronics Kit  only $32.50 - plus shipping/handling Ready for hair-raising experiments with static electricity? Learn about electric current and electrons. Experiment with resistors, capacitors, diodes, and LEDs. Click here for larger picture  For girls too... Way back when, the strange science of "electromagnetic force" was not only considered mysterious, but somewhat dangerous for young people... That's when this popular book called "The Dangerous Book for Boys" came on the scene. Made in the spirit of this book, this kit presents electronics every kid (and adult!) should know through fun and engaging experiments - activities. Now the original book is a real collector's item, but there is a kit to let you relive the experiments. The full-color, 32-page manual guides your experiments. Ages 8 and up. Adult assistance may be needed. For more info... Email us if you would like any more info, or sample pages of directions... Product #TKDang |
Beginner Bubble Level  "Bubble Science only $32.90 - plus shipping/handling Bubbles !! Experiment with the scientific phenomenon of bubbles. Not meaning to take the joy out of this sport, yet, for countless generations, scientists - including quantum physicists - have been fascinated by the unique properties of soap bubbles. Click here for larger picture  See for yourself... bring out the bubbles and watch smiles come out. Not only do these elegantly simple structures of soap, water, and air thrill children and adults alike; cats and dogs love to play with bubbles as well. With this fun kit you can learn about the love-hate relationship between soap and water. Blow giant bubbles, mini-bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, chains of bubbles, and bubble blankets. Plus, you can discover how a bubbles color can show just when it will pop. Build soap film domes, roofs, and bridges. The full-color, 48-page book guides you through 35 experiments. Ages 8 and up. Adult assistance may be needed. For more info... Email us if you would like any more info, or sample pages of directions... Product #TKDbubb | ||
current events... - Global Warming Educational Kit  Only: $31.40 ea - plus shipping/handling Includes: 48-page color manual and 23 great experiments WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Click for Big picture & more info Explore Earth's Climate Change... (one of the hottest topics in science today...) First, you learn about Earth's climate system, weather and atmosphere by conducting experiments with a model Earth and atmosphere. Explore the hydrological cycle and learn about humidity, clouds, and precipitation. Model Earth's heat reservoirs, thermals, global and local winds, and ocean currents. Next, learn how human activity influences the climate with experiments involving carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect. Investigate the potential consequences of global warming on humans, ecosystems, and the world economies. Learn what we can do to protect the climate. Contact us if you would like to get a copy of some of the manual pages... Recommended age: 10 years and older Teachers-Educators: call or email us if you wish to purchase over 5 kits - Product # globwarm1 | wind power is here... - Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit  Only: $44.90 shipping/handling extra Includes: 32-page color manual and 20 great experiments Recommended: 10 years and older WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. the Power of the Wind... Build a working wind turbine to harness power out of thin air. Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today. For centuries we have used the wind to pump water and crush grain in windmills. Now wind is being used more and more to generate electricity. Assemble a wind turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and wind speed indicator. Then, conduct more than 20 experiments with your wind turbine, including experiments with different numbers of rotor blades, different blade angles, gear ratios, wind speeds, profiles, and so on. Use the wind turbine to generate mechanical power to lift a heavy weight - or generate electricity to light up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery. Contact us if you would like to get a copy of some of the manual pages... Teachers-Educators: call or email us if you wish to purchase over 5 kits - Product # windpwr1 |
Secondary Solar Science Kits -  Solar Race Car Kit "Build-it-Yourself"- solar car in a book Price: $42.00 - (plus shipping/handling) "Batteries not Included" - but it's not a problem... - use the sun for your fuel... The energy for this car is provided by a one-million-mile wide ball of nuclear fusion located at 8.5 light speed minutes away." Each Klutz solar car book contains all parts, instructions and pain-free science... fascinating information to follow, study, with plenty of pictures and diagrams. plus, it's teacher recommended.  For ages about 8 and up, with possible parent assistance - Product #: Klu1 Weight: 15 oz. |
Secondary Science Kits -  Battery Science Experimental Kit Only: $21.00 (plus shipping/handling) Check out the real science behind batteries & electricity... ...and have some fun doing it, too! You get a genuine Klutz alkaline battery, a buzzer, propeller, light bulb, a motor and other useful doodads; everything you need for all eight projects (plus a little history, cleverly written by Klutz writer Doug Stillinger. For ages about 8 and up, with possible parent assistance. Product # Klu2 Weight: 15 oz. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. |
Klutz Science Kits - Mother Nature Goes Nuts - science kit in a book  Only: $19.00 - ea. plus shipping/handling Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and volcanoes... What better way to know the fury of Mother Nature... - Included are hands-on experiments like, twister in a bottle, an amazing gizmo device that duplicates the actual power of a tornado... (all in a bottle). And what about the make-it-yourself air-puff launcher (perfect for a science project) showing principles of hot air (!) And, do we need to really say it? what a great volcano kit... Written by those creative editors of Klutz. Caution - small parts - keep away from small children - Product #: Klusol1 Weight: 15 oz. | New product Teaching Solar: A Teacher's Guide to Integrating Solar Energy into Classroom Curriculum Only:$32.50 - plus shipping/handling Shine... with a solar curriculum for your students... Look what you get:
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| it's here... - Sustainable Earth Lab  Experiments to save our planet... Price: $49.90 - (plus shipping/handling) Click here for larger picture The Sustainable Earth Lab - one of the best - environmental science kits... Long name, simple concept... News of environmental problems threatening life on our planet earth seem to be everywhere. All of this information can be frightening and confusing, especially to young or inexperienced people. This science kit gives you the tools and information to learn firsthand about the environmental problems burdening our planet and how we as a civilization can overcome these problems through sustainable practices and the sensible use of technology. The kit is organized into five main sections: renewable energies, natural resource usage, climate change prevention, waste and water management, and energy conservation. Exploring these topics by doing hands-on experiments and seeing real results helps young scientists with these often abstract and intangible concepts. More things you can do Best of all, you can become an ace energy detective and track down wasteful uses of energy at school and in your home. The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments and energy conservation activities. Ages 10 and up. Product #: TK-ELab |
Solar Panel - sale! Model - kit type solar panel sold separate - $18.35 Was $20.00, it's now on sale.. Can be used for solar cars, boats, experiments, etc., and of course science projects (always consult a solar electrician when dealing with solar-electricity)...  To purchase, just click the buy button below... Solar panel measures 4 5/16" X 2 3/8" (with 1.4 volt and 350mA capacity). Comes with wire leads and basic information sheet. Q U E S T I O N S ? Need help with a kit ? Give us a call: 877-467-3483 (information is always free!) |
| Solar Model Car Kit - Amphibious Solar Vehicle -  Only- $40.00 ea - plus shipping & handling Take it out to the sand or surf - it runs on solar-power... Take it to the beach, lake, river or wading pool! You'll love building this fantastic Solar Vehicle... Great for racing, great for your kid's self esteem. Have fun while you learn all about alternative energy by building a solar-powered amphibious vehicle -- and then race with your friends. A beginner kit, designed for ages 10+ -- great for hands-on projects. The sun, or intense light, can power the solar panel (included). (WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD; Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Adult assistance may be needed.) Body size measures: 14.5 x 22.5 x 4.5cm. Power source: 1) Solar cell battery output Power / 1.4V - 350mA (max) 2) Dry cell battery - "AA" x 1 pc (not included) DC motor: Rated voltage / 1.9V; Rated ampere / 145mA. Product#: owiamphib | Solar Model Car Kit - (+ race car contests)  Photon Solar Race Car Only: $24 . 00 (plus shipping/handling) - Build your own solar racer - & race your friends! Sleek, easy-to-build and f a s t... Look at what you get: - High-powered ultra lightweight solar cell (1 Volt, 500 mill amp). High amp/low voltage motor for maximum torque and speedy acceleration. Sleek clear plastic body (made from recycled soda bottles). Easy to paint your own design or use a race car sticker on the body. Put it in the sun and watch it go... (WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD; Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Adult assistance may be needed.) Measures 8 1/2 " x 3 3/4 " x 2" H - Weight: 1 pound - Product#: SM1 Customer's who liked the Photon also like: Solar Sprint Car Kits |
Solar Model Car Kit -  "Triple Action" Solar Race car - Only: $44.80 ea . shipping and handling apply Make it yourself... it's sleek, powerful and very solar... The Triple Action Solar Car has that sports car feel... you can paint the clear shell or slap on some stickers... 4-wheel chassis and solar cell (included). It runs on normal solar panel (included), or on battery power (not included). Transmission has a two-speed option. It's a fun and educational way to introduce and demonstrate alternative energy concepts... Teachers: please let us know in advance if you will be ordering more than 5 of these cars... Adult assistance may be needed. (WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD; Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Weight: 12 ounces - Product #: OWI2 Customer's who liked this also like: Solar Sprint Car Kits  - questions ? Call Segue to Solar toll free: 877-467-3483 Click here for Similar kits |
Middle School Science (over 10 years and up)- "Core Science Kit" Physical and Life Sciences (grades 5-8) Only: $89.90 ea shipping and handling apply  Includes 96-page manual, 48-page workbook and 135 experiments Click here for larger picture Before purchase, click here to read our brief Model Kit Terms, Conditions and Manufacturer Warnings below -Danger - contains choking parts1 Description: Core Science MS-1 is a supplemental science curriculum for students entering grades 5 through 8. By performing the experiments in this kit and completing exercises in the accompanying workbook, students will lay the groundwork for success in natural science courses in school. The content is correlated to the National Science Education Standards for middle school level - physical and life science. The hands-on experiments enliven the learning process, adding powerful firsthand experiences to their science education. This is an effective way to not only teach important scientific concepts and knowledge, but also to foster an inquisitive attitude and a deep interest in the exploration of the world through science. Students also gain familiarity with commonly used science terms, methods, and tools; preparing them for future studies. more... Product no. TKMS-1 |
Secondary Solar Kits -  Solar Power Vehicle Kit Only: $89.90 ea shipping and handling apply Build your own solar-powered vehicle - and discover how solar cells generate electricity from light. See bigger picture  
Build six solar powered models, including a locomotive, single-prop plane, bulldozer, helicopter, backhoe, and twin-rotor helicopter. More information -Above, left, a sample model you can build... To right the solar panel (included). Product #: Thksolpow |
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| Secondary Level Kit - Fuel Cell X7 Model Car Kit Only $107 90 each - Plus shipping and handling  A great kit for student science projects... |
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Power House - Green Essentials Kit Secondary Level Kit (w/adult guidance) Build a "green" house with this workshop science kit - Ages 10 and up Only: $89.90 plus shipping & handling How would you like to build a environmentally equipped house? A "green" power house? Learn about today's green home energy systems with a kit designed by a professional. Lots of experiments means lots of learning & lots of fun... Sustainability: using earth's resources at a rate at which they can be replenished... and provide for future generations to live as we have. In this green essentials kit, you can learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting experiments and building energy-related models. Thirty of the best experiments and the ten most important building projects from the original Power House kit are presented in this new Green Essentials Edition.  Have a high interest in building, architecture and science? Check out the experiments that come in the Power House Kit box! (below). The ten building projects include* * making a power house * making a greenhouse * building a solar cell array * building a passive solar collector and wind generator * building a solar oven * making an air conditioner * building a refrigerator * making a hydrometer, and lemon battery * Note: some of these projects listed above may not actually include the item listed; but rather it is considered a "building project" to assemble. Contact us for more information. | |
Secondary Level Kit (w/adult guidance)  Solar Physics Workshop Kit - Learn about photovoltaics (PV), the alternative energy" Only: $59. 40 each - shipping not included Physics Solar Workshop explores solar energy, with a focus on photovoltaic cells. By building 12 models and conducting 30 experiments, students (ages 8 and up) will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy. There are 320 parts, which are also compatible with the other kits in our Physics line. Solar Power Technology in Action In one way or another, almost every form of energy used originates as energy from the sun. Solar energy directly powers photovoltaic cells and thermal collectors. Indirectly, we get power from plants grown by the sun, oceans heated by the sun, and Earth weather systems sustained by the sun. Even the energy stored in fossil fuels originated as energy from the sun, captured by plants and animals millions of years ago. Physics Solar Workshop explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells. By building 12 models and conducting 30 experiments, you will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy. You will build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can convert and transform power for different needs. There are 320 parts, which are also compatible with the other kits in our Physics line. The 64-page book offers illustrated instructions for the projects. Developed with Greenpeace in Germany. Ages 8 and up. What you can build: * build 12 models, including a solar-powered tractor, truck, treaded vehicle, car, elevator, drawbridge, fan, airplane, mobile crane and construction crane * learn about harnessing the sun for a natural resource, and using solar power as an alternative energy * learn about motors and simple machines. Call us for more information... | |
Build a model car that actually runs on water! - for ages around 12 and up... Adult supervision and/or assistance may be needed. Solar panel included! Build your own experimental reversible fuel cell car to learn more about this energy source. With more than 30 experiments and demonstrations, users will learn how a reversible fuel cell works to perform electrolysis as well as to create energy. The electricity required to activate electrolysis is created with a solar cell included with the kit. Great for high school/college science classrooms, or team-building off-site company contests. Copy of directions sent upon request. This is the more advanced kit of the two Fuel Cell car kits (the X-7 being the junior model).  | |
Secondary -Advanced Level (w/adult guidance)
 Physics Workshop Kit - "Einstein-inspired science workshop kit in a box" Only: $ 49.40 ea. - Shipping and handling charges apply  How does power and energy work? How does a car transfer power from the engine to the wheels? These questions, and many, many others are answered with 37 working, hands-on experiments. The Physics Workshop is really a "classroom in a box." Look at what you get: Wind power generator, Generator, Crane, Sail car, Pendulum clock, Mars robot, Pin ball game Hammer machine, Centrifuge, Force scale, Gears, Pulley, Inclined planes, wheels and axles mechanical gadgets, Physics laws and equation, Real world applications, Perform experiments in the spirit of Newton and Einstein, Quantum mechanics. Don't forget about critical thinking skills, Momentum theory, Wheels, centrifugal force, and much more... (ideal for off-site company projects.) Copy of directions sent upon request. 305 pieces, 36 building projects, 37 experiments, 64 page booklet - Ages 9+ - Weight: 2.3 pounds - Box dimensions: 14.6" x 11.5" x 3.1" Product #: Kos2  Our favorite Einstein quote: "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking." - Thanks to www.spaceandmotion.com - a great website... | |
Secondary -Advanced Level (w/adult guidance)  Power House - Science Workshop Kit - Build a renewable energy house: Learn about home energy systems with a beautifully-designed kit Only: $ 134 . 90 Plus shipping and handling The finest alternative energy, build-it-yourself kit we've ever seen...  Sustainable Living in the 21st Century. Build and use an alternative energy model house and 20 other energy-related devices. Learn how about energy from the sun, wind, plants and electro-chemical reactions. Discover how to transform, store and use these forms of energy with real working models. Looking for a "real world" science kit? This is it... With the Power House kit you can build a model house complete with solar panels, windmill, greenhouse, and a desalination system. You can build and operate an electric train, windmill, solar cooker, solar hot water tank, hygrometer, electric motor, power hoist, sail car, and more! Grow your own plants and make chewing gum. Learn how plants convert sunlight into energy for your body and engines. Power House includes a 96-page full color manual with 70 experiments and 20 building projects. Adult supervision and/or assistance may be needed. Why not use the Power House for an off-site company project? E-mail us for more information, or a sample copy of the instructions. Ages around 12 and up - Product #: KosPH | |
Secondary -Advanced Level (w/adult guidance) Ultimate Chemistry Set- C3000 
Discover the world of chemistry with this advanced kit Only: $ 224. 90 ea. Plus shipping and handling (tax where appl.) - some chemical substances not available in this kit click here: read our brief terms, conditions and manufacturer's warnings - below what kit contains This advanced kit contains an amazing 387 different experiments! The 178-page manual provides a complete, comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum that teaches just about every fundamental principle of the essential science we know as chemistry. Advanced subjects such as chemical equations, atomic structures and the periodic table concepts that are  critical to understanding a higher level of chemistry are presented in a clear, tangible way... Impress your chemistry teacher... "CHEM C3000" is an excellent way to prepare for high school, and even beginning college-level chemistry. Adult supervision strongly recommended. Click here for: what kit contains Look at these experiments...
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