SOLAR ENERGY :: Kit Materials List ::
Kit #1: Spectroradiometery and Chlorophyll Spectroscopy
Item
Quantity Description
Vernier SpectroVis Plus
6
CCD array spectrometer/fluorometer combination.
Use with LabQuest or a computer running Logger
Pro.
Vernier LabQuest
6
LabQuest interface, USB computer cable, AC power
adapter, stylus and tether. Can be used as a
computer interface or as a stand-alone device.
Vernier Optical Fibers
6
Use with the SpectroVis Plus to turn the
spectrophotometer into an emissions
spectrometer.
Dissolved Oxygen Sensors 6
Make fast, accurate measurements of dissolved
oxygen in water samples. Probe has a range of 0 to
14 mg/L (ppm) of dissolved oxygen.
Logger Pro 3
1
CD and quick reference guide for installing on your
MAC or PC.
Crooke’s Radiometer
6
Footcandle meter
6
Solar Spectrum Chart
1
Cuvettes
24
Plastic cuvettes to fit the SpectroVis Plus
Isopropyl alcohol*
Disposable pipettes*
12
Plastic, 3 mL, graduated to 1 mL
Eppendorf tube*
24
Snap-cap microcentrifuge tubes
Microfuge*
1
Round centrifuge for loading microcentrifuge tubes
at 45 degree angle
Vortexer*
1
Compact test tube vortexer for mixing small test
samples with a touch function
Small spatulas*
6
Metal lab spatulas
*Please request these materials, if you plan to chlorophyll spectroscopy.
Kit #2: Winogradsky Column
Item
Quantity
Graduated Cylinder
8
Newspaper
1 section
Calcium sulfate
Calcium carbonate
1 jar
1 jar
Wooden Dowel
Aluminum foil
Plastic Wrap
Rubber band
24
1 box
1 box
6
Description
100 mL glass cylinder
Carbon source, may substitute other
materials
Sulfur source, may substitute egg yolk
Calcium source, may substitute
powdered chalk
Rods, 12 inch
Any brand
Any brand
Any brand
Electronic wire
Multimeter
Flip Camera or digital
camera*
80 ft roll
1
1
Red electronic wire and cable
Digital multimeter
Only included upon request, used to
document the color and position of
column
*Must request.
Kit #3: Investigating Photosynthesis
Item
Quantity
Elodea or Cabomba*
12 sprigs
Metric rulers
Large test tubes
Baking soda
6
12
3 jars
Stop watch
Test tube rack
Electric lamp
6
3
6
Light bulbs
Plastic spoon
Forceps
6
6
6
Paper Clip
12
Colored Filters
6 sets
Thermometer
6
Description
Oxygenating pond plant, can be
purchased from pet store or ordered
from Carolina
Plastic,
Glass, 25 x 200 (large) test tubes
Six glass jars filled with Arm & Hammer
baking soda
Red, solar powered timer
Blue plastic flip test tube rack
Light bulb base for stimulating
photosynthesis in pond weeds
100 Watt light bulbs
Use to add baking soda
Use for grabbing plant sprigs and
transferring to test tube
Optional; use to weigh down plants
Each set includes light filters in colors:
red, yellow, blue, green
Glass classroom thermometer reads
temperature from -20 to 110 Celsius
*Must request
Kit #4: Making a Dye Sensitized Solar Cell
Item
Quantity
Titanium Dioxide
100 g
Conductive glass plates
24
Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
Dishwashing detergent
Ethanol
Alcohol lamps
32 Ounces
32 Ounces
500 mL
6
Ring stand with ring and
screen
Transparent tape
3
4
Description
Colloidal P25
2.5 cm x 2.5 cm, tin dioxide coated
conductive glass
5% acidity
Clear
70% ethanol for washing
100 ml clear glass alcohol burners with
wick and stopper
Ring stand (base and rod), 3-4” ring
support, wire gauze
Scotch tape
Glass stirring rod
Petri dish
Disposable Pipette
Cotton swabs
Absorbent tissue paper
Safety goggles*
Protective gloves
Tea bags
Binder Clips
Graphite pencil (no. 2)
Iodide electrolyte solution in
dropper
6
12
24
12
1 box
1/8” x 6” clear
Small, plastic
Plastic, 3 mL, graduated to 1 mL
Packages of 2
Kimwipes Laboratory Wipes
1 Box
12
24
6
6
Copper foil tape
1 roll
Alligator clip leads
24
Multimeter
Spatula and small beaker
6
6
Laboratory grade, size M
Trader Joe’s raspberry
Small metal binder clips, ¾” size
Soft, graphite no.2
0.127 g iodine dissolved in 10 mL of
ethylene glycol and 0.83 g of potassium
iodide
Smooth copper foil packing, coated on
both sides with pressure-sensitive
acrylic adhesive
Colored alligator test leads with an
insulated clip at each end
Digital multimeter
50 mL glass beaker and metal laboratory
spatula
Snack sized
Zip-lock baggie
12
*Can be provided upon request
Kit #5: Efficiency of Solar Cells
Item
Quantity
0.45 Volt Solar Panel
5
1 Volt Solar Panel
2 Volt Solar Panel
5 Volt Solar Panel
5.6 Volt Solar Panel
30
30
30
30
Power Grid Electrical
Distribution demo
2
Mini Model Homes Pack
3
Solar Motor
Mini bulbs and bases
Flashlight
30
30
6
Description
Solar mini panel with alligator clips, 0.45
V, 400 mA
Solar mini panel, 1.0V, 400mA with leads
Solar mini panel, 2.0V, 200mA with leads
5V, 1W with leads
5.6V, 2.5W panel with leads, PET
laminated
Grid base, preprinted house patterns on
cardstock, electronic parts, solar cells,
and multimeter
Preprinted cardstock, special LED, LED
holder, wires, connector and alligator
clips for 10 students
For use with solar cells, 1.5VDC, 150mA
Colored bases and small bulbs
Used to power solar car, 2 million
candlepower; includes halogen bulb,
cordless/rechargeable spotlight,
charging adapter, LED light for charging
Power House Demo
1
Sun Tracker
6
Battery Charging
6
SUNBOX Solar Power Kit
1
Styrene Mirrors
6
Extreme Solar Panel
6
Solar Racer Kit
30
in progress and rechargeable battery
Model alternative energy house
complete with solar panels, windmill,
greenhouse, and desalination system
Tracks the sun across the sky for
optimum power gathering; comes with
motor and propeller and is pre-soldered
Charge AA and AAA batteries using
renewable energy sources. Includes
diodes, resistors, wires and batteries you
need to build a circuit for charging
Device for powering small electronics
including cell phones, iPods, etc.
Waterproof.
Use to reflect extra light to a solar cell,
flexible, 12.6” x 11”
6” x 6” glass-plated solar panel. Rated for
7.5V, 120mA
Basic components to design a solar
powered car. Includes solar cell, DC solar
motor, balsawood blank, pulleys, wheels,
gears, axles, rubberbands, propeller and
DesignGrid sheets
Kit #6: Solar Heat & Hot Water
Item
Solar Furnace
Radiation Cans
Quantity
1
6
Reversible Thermoelectric
Demonstrator
6
Solar Hot Water Heater
30
Solar Thermal Kit
30
Sun Spot Solar Oven
6
Description
Demonstrate solar energy and heat
transfer. Set of three 500 mL cans
finished with black, white and silver
exteriors
Energy conversion in action, immerse 2
aluminum legs in baths of different
temperatures to produce electrical
energy to turn a turbine
Build and learn about a solar water heat,
includes materials to build water heaters
and squeeze bottles to move water
Modeled after a domestic solar water
heating system. Explore variables such
as box color, light intensity, tube design,
rate of water pumping and amount of
time.
Reflective panels channel sunlight into a
Styrene Mirrors
6
black-lined cooking ox. Make toast,
reheat foods, cook soup, etc.
Flexible, 12.6” X 11”