ACSSU155: Year 8 Physical Sciences - Energy Forms
Energy appears in different forms, including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and energy transformations and transfers cause change within systems
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Electric Motor and Gearbox Kit
This gearbox kit (shown assembled) is capable of reducing the supplied 3V motor's speed from 1200 to 3 rpm in six steps, of course other output speeds can be selected. Supplied with a gearing sheet and rubber grommets to retain gears. A practical way to learn about gearboxes.
Order code: SC5755
Dynamo Hand Cranked Geared
A small DC motor in a frame with gears. Crank the motor to produce a DC voltage. Or apply a DC voltage to the motor to drive the motor.
An ideal energy transformation demonstrator.
A great demonstration is to short circuit the motor and note how hard it is to turn the cranking ...
Order code: SC5237
Electric Motor 13000 rpm 600mA
Larger heavy duty, medium speed, very high torque motor, hardened steel shaft, sintered bearings, quality brushes.
12V, 13,000 rpm at 655mA no load
At maximum efficiency:
Max. torque 267g-cm at 11193 rpm, 3.91 amps
Output 30.69 watts
Body 35.8mm dia. x 71mm, shaft 3.175 ...
Order code: SC5750
Vernier Differential Voltage Probe
VERNIER DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE PROBE
With a range of ±6.0 V this system is ideal for use in "battery and bulb" circuits. Use it with the Current Probe to explore Ohm's law, phase relationships in reactive components and much more. Use multiple Differential Voltage Probes to...
Order code: DVP-BTA
Motors and Generators
Electric motors and generators are in countless devices, appliances and vehicles we use every day. They are an essential technology in our modern world. With this kit you can conduct 25 experiments to learn how an electric motor converts electricity into motion and how an electri...
Order code: 665036
Sail Car STEM Kit
SAIL CAR STEM KIT
Build a Sail Car using inexpensive materials to demonstrate how wind can propel an object. Gather measurements, record changes in variables and use simple engineering design concepts to create sails that can push the car the furthest or fastest.
The k...
Order code: SC1150
Sail Car STEM Kit for 8 Sail Cars
SAIL CAR STEM KIT TO MAKE 8 SAIL CARS
Build 8 Sail Cars using inexpensive materials to demonstrate how wind can propel an object. Gather measurements, record changes in variables and use simple engineering design concepts to create sails that can push the car the furthest...
Order code: SC1150-8
Sail Car STEM Kit for 20 Sail Cars
SAIL CAR STEM KIT TO MAKE 20 SAIL CARS.
Build 20 Sail Cars using inexpensive materials to demonstrate how wind can propel an object. Gather measurements, record changes in variables and use simple engineering design concepts to create sails that can push the car the furth...
Order code: SC1150-20
Stirling Engine Model
Power a Car with Solar Generated Electricity. Discover the Stirling engine, a simple, clean and efficient energy technology that is quickly becoming a viable source of electricity as the availability of fossil fuels declines. The Stirling engine in this kit uses renewable energy ...
Order code: 620325
KidWind GENPack Generator Kit
KIDWIND GENPACK
The GENPack allows students to construct their own electrical generator and perform experiments with electricity and magnetism. Changing variables in the generator design will impact current and voltage output. The GENPack is perfect for physics and electr...
Order code: KWA0016
Mini Tube Kit and Magnet for Induction and Resonance Experiments
Designed and manufactured by and only available from Scientrific.
The kit consists of a 200mm long PVC tube and a 200mm long aluminium tube. The PVC tube's exterior has been painted so that both tubes appear to be made from aluminium. The aluminium tube is the correct size for...
Order code: SC1015
KidWind Simple Hand Generator Kit
KIDWIND SIMPLE HAND GENERATOR
The KidWind Simple Hand Generator (simpleGEN) is an easy-to-build AC generator that allows students to explore the basics of electrical generator design.
With the simpleGEN you can demonstrate Faraday’s law, light LEDs and perform experime...
Order code: KWA0051
KidWind WindWise Complete Curriculum Binder (2nd edition)
Discontinued. Just 2 sets left.
Wind energy is becoming an important part of the global energy mix. WindWise Education is KidWind's comprehensive wind energy curriculum for students in grades 6 to 12, designed to prepare them for a wind-powered future. This robust curriculum helps students understand how wind e...
Order code: KWF0093
KidWind WindWise Windmills Module #3 (2nd edition)
This module has almost sold out...
KIDWIND WINDWISE WINDMILLS MODULE #3 (2ND EDITION)
Windmills are the ancestors of modern wind turbines. To understand how wind turbines work one must first understand a windmill. The materials in this kit will help students build a windmill and explore how these devices c...
Order code: KWA0057
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub
Discontinued, only available in packs of 3 or 10: order codes KW-WTH3 or KW-WTH10.
KIDWIND WIND TURBINE HUB This KidWind 12-hole crimping hub made from recycled plastic allows you to turn any DC generator into a wind turbine. The hub will press fit onto the shaft of many small DC generators; just attach your own blades and begin experimenting w... Order code: KWH0005-1
KIDWIND WIND TURBINE HUB This KidWind 12-hole crimping hub made from recycled plastic allows you to turn any DC generator into a wind turbine. The hub will press fit onto the shaft of many small DC generators; just attach your own blades and begin experimenting w... Order code: KWH0005-1
KidWind Mini Water Pump with Cylinder
The KidWind Low Voltage Water Pump with tubing and cylinder is a great way to demonstrate and make visible power output from KidWind wind and solar kits. It makes comparing different turbine designs easy; simply measure how high different turbines can pump water using this mini p...
Order code: KWH0014-C
KidWind Mini Water Pump with Tubing
Last two future stock will be sold as KW-PUMP
KIDWIND MINI WATER PUMP WITH TUBING
The KidWind low voltage water pump with tubing is a great way to demonstrate and make visible power output from KidWind wind and solar kits. It makes comparing different turbine designs easy; simply measure how high different turbines c...
Order code: KWH0016
KidWind Inspeed Windware Data Collector
Only one left..
The KidWind Inspeed Windware Data Collector is the cleanest and cheapest on the market. It is perfect for collecting basic wind data that can be analyzed in Excel. You can use the data from this device to see average wind speeds, wind speed distributions and other important wind ...
Order code: KWL3002
ScienceWiz Teacher 6 Pack Energy
Discover what energy is, how we make it now and the choices awaiting us in the future. Learn about carbon emissions and climate change. This ScienceWiz™ Teacher's Pack includes enough equipment for 6 students to explore and develop a fundamental understanding of the key concep...
Order code: SCW9905
ScienceWiz Energy Kit Sample
Discover what energy is, how we make it now and the choices awaiting us in the future. Learn about carbon emissions and climate change. This ScienceWiz™ kit enables a student to explore and develop a fundamental understanding of the key concepts of energy while building a foun...
Order code: SCW9905-S
Magnet Ferrite Ring 45ODx23IDx7mm Pair
A very strong pair of quality ferrite ring magnets. 45mm outer diameter, 23mm inner diameter x 7mm.
Order code: SC6033
Magnet Ring Ferrite 100x50x14mm
A super strong and massive 100mm diameter ferrite ring magnet. This sort of magnet has traditionally been used in loudspeakers.
Take extra care when handing as ferrite is very brittle.
Dimensions:
100mm OD
50mm ID
14mm thick
Take extra care when handing as ferrite...
Order code: SC7200
Scientrific Remagnetiser
Designed, manufactured by and only available from Scientrific. The remagnetiser has a 'Super' neodymium iron boron magnet encased in a heavy duty plastic handle which overcomes the problems of chipping and magnet separation when using a bare super magnet.
With directions to ea...
Order code: SC1008
Magnet Tongs for Sleeved Super Magnets
Super magnets are so incredibly strong that they are very hard to separate. Magnet tongs make magnet separation a breeze.
Supplied as two tongs. Only available for our sleeved 22x10mm cylindrical magnets.
Suitable for:
For SC4401N sleeved magnets....
Order code: SC1009
Horizon Wind to Hydrogen Science Kit
HORIZON WIND TO HYDROGEN SCIENCE KIT
Enable your students to invent their own clean energy applications using a small electric motor powered by a fuel cell. Hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis by a reversible PEM fuel cell that is itself powered by a wind turb...
Order code: FCJJ-56