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KidWind Store
Last modified 2024-02-13 12:53:39
https://www.kidwind.org/gear
Buy kits and components for building model wind turbines. KidWind can help you think of ways to get much of the materials donated from local hardware stores.
KidWind Project, The
Last modified 2024-02-13 12:52:16
https://kidwind.org/
The KidWind Project trains middle school teachers to generate meaningful curriculum around designing and building effective, tabletop, electric wind turbines. KidWind offers workshops, kits, information, and ideas for teaching about wind energy. Its curriculum is excellent for teaching engineering design. KidWind can help you think of ways to get much of the materials donated from local hardware stores.
Inspeed-Inexpensive anemometers and vanes
Last modified 2024-02-13 12:46:57
https://inspeed.com/
Inspeed's Vortex wind speed anemometer uses a bicycle-computer, or you can connect one of their sensors to your own controllers/systems. You can purchase an anemometer together with software for logging the data.
Recommended by Michael at KidWind.
EnergyTeachers.org
Last modified 2020-05-18 09:55:44
https://energyteachers.org
We resell, at non-profit rates, some items, like EED's WattsUp Pro datalogging electricity meter, for studying energy. Contact ETO to find out what's available.
TeacherGeek
Last modified 2020-03-27 08:49:22
https://teachergeek.com
TeacherGeek offers multi-discipllinary materials and activities, including projects for studying energy.
IMP Corp -- Used Power Generators
Last modified 2017-01-11 12:08:50
http://www.impcorporation.com/
IMP Corp is a worldwide supplier of new, surplus, and used power generators and engines--serving several industries including oil & gas, mining, drilling, marine, and more. Specializing in Caterpillar (CAT), Cummins, Rolls-Royce et al.
NADA Scientific
Last modified 2016-01-29 12:58:45
http://nadascientific.com/
NADA Scientific produces and sells equipment for learning science, technology, and engineering, such as an electric vehicle trainer, fuel cell kits, photocell kits, etc.
leXsolar
Last modified 2015-11-11 11:05:06
http://www.lexsolar.de
leXsolar produces vocational training modules for learning about energy technologies and systems.
Horizon Educational
Last modified 2014-08-12 20:24:45
http://www.horizoneducational.com
Horizon produces a variety of science kits and open fuel source applications for teaching alternative/renewable energy. Their materials take a more hands-on approach to learning STEM related topics, with kits covering renewable energy subjects such as wind, fuel cell, solar, thermal, and bio-energy.
Energy Concepts Inc.
Last modified 2014-04-27 14:01:43
http://eci-info.com/
Energy Concepts, Inc. offers training systems for technical careers. Their curriculum includes courses in physics, biotechnology, material science, and general technology.
STEM Solar Lab — Energizing Students
Last modified 2014-04-19 09:36:20
http://www.stemsolarlaboratory.com
The STEM Solar Lab is a 2kW grid-tied solar PV array for schools to use as a learning model for teachers and students. Accompanying curriculum is for grades 7-12. There is a focus on hands-on learning.
Pedal Power Generators
Last modified 2014-02-09 08:47:28
http://www.pedalpowergenerator.com/
Pedal Power Generators offers free plans, and materials for sale, to build an electric generator from a bicycle on a stand.
Electric Pinwheels LLC
Last modified 2010-10-19 19:15:54
http://electricpinwheels.com/
This Windsor NY company sells anemometers, small wind turbines, and small solar and wind electricity collection systems.
Weather Shop
Last modified 2010-08-18 08:19:27
http://www.weathershop.com/
Anemometers and other data-logging measurement devices for weather.
Horizon Fuel Cell
Last modified 2010-06-10 14:54:43
http://www.horizonfuelcell.com/
Horizon provides kits and curriculum for fuel cells and renewable energy.
Used Energy-Related Laboratory Equipment Grant
Last modified 2010-05-12 10:34:57
http://www.osti.gov/erle/index.jsp
The Used Energy-Related Laboratory Equipment (ERLE) Grant Program was established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to grant available excess of used energy-related laboratory equipment to middle schools, high schools, universities and colleges and other nonprofit educational institutions of higher learning in the United States for use in energy oriented educational programs.
Solar Tracking Skylights, Inc.
Last modified 2009-12-08 10:10:13
http://www.solar-track.com/
Moving reflectors in a roof-top dome pass light down into spaces.
Central New England Solar Store
Last modified 2009-10-08 18:19:26
http://www.cnesolarstore.com/
A solar store in Auburn MA, with a storefront, an outgrowth of the original Solar Store in Vermont. Sells modules, turbines, balance-of-system, lights, etc.
Awareness Ideas
Last modified 2009-09-09 11:30:55
http://www.awarenessideas.com/fundraising-ideas-a/411.htm
Awareness Ideas offers institutions educational media about energy, recycling, and safety. Schools can also team with local businesses who buy media from AI so that the schools share in the profits. A large variety of posters.
awarenessIDEAS--Visual Communications
Last modified 2009-01-30 15:00:03
http://www.awarenessideas.com/
Posters, handouts, signs, displays, decals, brochures, about energy conservation, recycling, safety, air quality, water conservation, and more.
Empower Playgrounds
Last modified 2009-01-13 08:57:24
http://www.empowerplaygrounds.org/
Empower runs multiple projects in Ghana where students power electric generators attached to their zip-lines and merry-go-rounds on their playground.
The Green Revolution power-gen exercise equipment
Last modified 2008-11-14 07:24:19
http://egreenrevolution.com/
The Green Revolution provides gyms with power-generating exercise equipment.
Web Energy Logger
Last modified 2008-11-06 09:50:51
http://www.welserver.com/
The Web Energy Logger is a device that can keep track of several streams of data from home-energy-monitoring systems. It is commonly used by households with domestic solar hot water and/or ground source heat pumps, but it is useful in any case where students are interested in following multiple temperatures.
ONTA--Hydrocarbon Samples
Last modified 2007-08-12 11:48:02
http://onta.com
Based in Toronto, this organization offers kits of oil and coal-bearing rocks for educational purposes.
New England Biodiesel
Last modified 2007-06-07 16:09:39
http://newenglandbiodiesel.net
Biodiesel equipment and supplies, experience with schools and safe installations. Offers workshops.
The Rahus Institute
Last modified 2007-05-23 13:44:00
http://www.rahus.org/
Sells educational materials for solar energy. Runs Schoolhouse Institute, a workshop for educators, exploring solar resources and tools. HQ: Martinez, CA.
Energy Conservation awareness materials
Last modified 2007-05-13 20:05:03
http://www.awarenessideas.com/Energy-Conservation-s/1.htm
Awareness Ideas sells marketing materials, including this whole set of materials for awareness of energy conservation. Note that they can produce light-switch-plate covers with your school logo and a message to remember to turn the switch off.
SolarOne Solutions
Last modified 2007-04-30 05:03:19
http://www.solarone.net/
SolarOne offers the Harvester, a portable PV system with either an 80W or a 240W solar panel, a deep-discharge battery, a TrueSine inverter, and a tilting mount, all on a rolling base. The company also offers accessories: water purifiers, efficient lamps, and a data-logger for the whole system.
WattsUp Meters
Last modified 2007-04-15 15:24:19
http://wattsupmeters.com
Electricity meters into which you can plug any 120V device up to 1800W. Models retain data, some allowing you to download data to computer, some showing data in realtime, via USB cable, with extra software.
Professional Equipment
Last modified 2007-04-01 16:49:17
http://www.professionalequipment.com/extech-pocket-digital-light-meter-401027/light-meters
Professional Equipment sells Extech, Fluke, and Mannix meters, including light meters and datalogging light meters.
DATAQ Instruments Free Datalogger App for Students
Last modified 2007-02-16 07:58:11
http://www.dataq.com/science-fair/sciencefair.php
DATAQ Instruments will give away one free DI-194RS (kit for using computer as datalogger, including ADC that plugs into serial port and software) per month (on average) to students for use in their science fair projects.
Sargent-Welch
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://sargentwelch.com/category.asp?c=27580
Energy Federation Incorporated
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://efi.org/
Sells many carefully selected efficient appliances, especially cutting-edge light bulbs. Contracts to states and organizations for selling efficient items.
Onset Computer Corporation
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.onsetcomp.com/
Sells HOBO data loggers used in iScience's HOBO Energy Challenge.
SunWind Solar Energy Kits Catalogs
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.sunwindsolar.com/a_scripts/n_catalogues.php
Solar Panels, Windmills, Inverters, Solar Power
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.altenergystore.com/
A web-only store based in Worcester, MA
Flinn Scientific
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.flinnsci.com/Sections/Chemistry/chemTopicLabs.asp
Check out their electrochemistry lab.
GeneratorSales.com
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.CentralMaineDiesel.com/
Central Maine Diesel 48 Liberty Way Hermon, ME 04401 Toll-Free: 1-888-899-0603 Phone: 1-207-848-3388 Fax: 1-207-848-7576 E-Mail: sales@generatorsales.com
Jack Rabbit Marine Energy Systems
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.jackrabbitmarine.com/
Hydropower, wind solar and supporting systems. 425 Farifield Ave. Stamford, CT 06902
Windstream Power Systems
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.windstreampower.com/
PO Box 1604 Burlington, VT 05402-1604. 802-658-0075. Try the human-powered energy system for your classroom.
Solar Stream
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.solar-stream.com/
Solar-powered fountain pumps. 80 Pine Street, Suite 6, Peterborough, NH 03458. (603) 300-7081
Physics and Astronomy - PhysLink.com
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.physlink.com/
Solar World - solar products for consumers an...
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.solar-world.com/
Equipment for Junior Solar Sprint and other educational kits.
HOPE High School Science Curriculum
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.fuelcellstore.com/cgi-bin/fuelweb/view=item/cat=18/subcat=22/product=18
Heliocentris
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.heliocentris.com/products/start.html
Sustainability Systems
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.sustainabilitysystems.com/
Energy and water conservation specialists. Retails Kill-a-Watt meters, RE equipment, inexpensive computer-connected anemometer (Inspeed's).
Ambient Weather
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://store.ambientweatherstore.com/index.html
AW sells dozens of handheld and mounted anemometers, and a few items to measure solar radiation.
Envirovideo
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.envirovideo.com/index.html
Several videos on nuclear energy.
AltEnergy Store Worcester MA
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://shop.altenergystore.com/
DOE Computers for Schools
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.computers.fed.gov/public/schoolsPublic.asp
The federal government gives computers from the department of energy and other agencies to schools and student-serving nonprofits.
Enterprise for Education
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.entfored.com/nav3/product.html
Energy ed materials mostly made for utilities to buy for schools.
Tankless Water Heaters, Solar and Wind Home P...
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://store.yahoo.com/solardyne/index.html
Post Carbon Store, Learning Tools for a Low E...
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
https://store.postcarbon.org/
Woodland Energy--Solar Solutions
Last modified 2006-11-21 09:22:22
http://www.woodland-energy.com/
Consumer products, Fitchburg, MA.