G. Van Knowe Supply List for SummerITeens 2010 Solar July 26-30 Program NOTE: due to time constraints, most kits will be assembled before class Item Total for Number per student Suggest Obtain at : Approx. cost / Where class of 12 unit in Lesson Plan Solar thermal kit 7 set ups 1 per 2 students KidWind http://www.kidwind.org/xcart/product.php? (hot water heater) productid=109&cat=2&page=1 $50 1 kit 9:35 Full kit SKU KWS005A $225 for But could use less Weight 5.00 lbs classroom kit and already have 1. for 5 setups Solar Thermal Classroom Pack SKU: KWS005B Price: $225.00 Wt 20 lbs Suggest order on classroom kit and 1 full kit for total of 6 kits OWI Triple Action Solar Car (solar powered car with adjustable solar panel ) 7 cars 1 per 2 students Carl's Electronics $34.95 + http://www.electronickits.com/robot/owi685.htm shipping 8.95 Discounts on quantity purchases : Teachers for discounts on quantity purchases, please fill out the form at http://www.electronickits.com/order/discount.htm Carl's Electronics will e-mail you discount information. path finder 7 1 per two students (all ready have these) - 2:15, & Day 3 'Kill-o-watt' meters 7 1 per two students Have two already JUNE 18 note What is this thing? Aluminum soda cans 26 cans 4 per 2 students Let's start saving 12 oz soda cans $0 Day 1-10:1 0 12" glass F/C thermometers - partial immersion thermometer, alcohol 14 1 per student (but must have even number of thermometers) Maybe ask Linnell for advice on where to order - or try HomeScienceTools http://www.hometrainingtools.com/thermometer- Approx. $2.95 each + ship -
filled glass tube, antiroll band, and plastic storage tube white and black latex paint -1 pint per 12 students (for painting cans) probably done before class 1" foam paint brush - probably done before class, so may not need to purchase 1 of each color 1 pint of each color for entire class ( 2 pints total) fahrenheit-celsius-12/p/me-ther30a/ Local hardware store? I have used Ace in Rome. They are very friendly to nonprofit groups. < $10 each - 4 1 per student Dollar store $1 each or less- graph paper - 52 4 sheets per student Free online site http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/ optional spreadsheet computer application, such as Microsoft Excel 7 1 computer per 2 students specifically http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/plain/ SUNY cost of printing at SUNY SUNY computers if available - - stop watch- 7 1 per 2 students WePlaySports 2 @ $13.99 + ship http://www.weplaysports.com/track/stopwatches/robic/700.html 500 ml glass beakers 12 2 per 2 students Maybe ask Linnell for advice on where to order - $2.99 + ship or try Banks School Supply http://banksschoolsupplycatalog.com/beakers_500mlp-160598.html
table salt (NaCl) not with iodine - 1 box aluminum foil - 1 small box 24 tsp 2 teaspoons NaCl per student ( 1 small box) Chemistry dept may share Or Grocery store 1 box 25 ft roll per class Grocery store $2 $1 Following items added since May 14 flashlight 7 per class 1 per 2 students Discount store $5 World globe 1 per class 1 per class Discount store $37 Dry ice 1 lb Sunset Carbonic 1005 Oswego St. Utica, NY $5 (315) 732-0162 Protractors to measure 7 1 per 2 students Staples $1.99 each + tx $11.94 angle of solar cell (Total) relative to sun Measuring tape 25 ft 7 1 per 2 students Ace hardware $7.49 each $44.94 compass 7 1 per 2 students Discount store or Herb Phillipsons $1.99 each Marbles, clear GV prefers black 72 12 per 2 students http://www.megaglass.com/c/soapstone-toy-marbles.html order 3 sets of SKU: 77680 @ $2.32 per set Total 6.96 + tx and ship (24x16mm & 1x25mm marbles) (Total) $7-8 (Total) $6.96 (total) 1:55 Day 2-9:10 Wood block PV model, 7 1 per 2 students Custom made by wood worker Blane Berry TBD Day 2-
top front light red, bottom front light blue Custom Electric Circuit Model Equipment to build circuits, make calculations using V = IR (Circuit boards, switches, resistors, crank generator, battery, lights etc. Cost probably under $20? 9:10 7 1 per 2 students Custom made by wood worker Blane Berry Cost Estimated $50? TBD Day 2-9:10 TBD Day 2-10:40 Galvanic Cell material:- - Large Iron Nail - 12' Copper electrical wire with alligator clips on each end tissue paper - for salt bridge TBD List of buildings with load information 13 1 per students See NEED teacher guide (Glenn has list) Copying cost Day 2-1 Solar House kit 6 kits 1 per 2 students http://www.solarworld.com/educational.htm ( also at Nasco & Edmund scientific same price) $29.95 Compare to : Silicon solar Inc $13.35 1 lb wt http://www.siliconsolar.com/solar-house-kit-p-123.html smaller kit with one panel instead of 2, no light- just a fan, but has rechargable battery, push button switch. However-needs soldering 29.95 or $13.35 Depends on which type of kit is selected - solar oven 1 for 1 for demo or http://www.wisementrading.com/solarcooking.htm TBD
Sun Spot demo ( Note: fragile, may be or? tricky to use, real solar ovens cost $200 + ) analog voltmeter or multimeter with voltage sensitivity of a fraction of a volt gift for attending? closed box is 10"X10"X4.5". Stock # 217 Price $39.95 (Others companies usually $50) alternative http://65.108.108.197/catalog/solarcookerskits-c-1.html different oven for ~$25 7 1 per 2 students???? TBD Approx $20 each Concave mirrors 2 2 per class http://www.homeschoolingsupply.com/united-scientific/scienceequipment-fis-mcc110.htm Concave Mirror - 100mm - 250mm Item number FIS-MCC110. $5.31 10.62 + tx and ship -9:35 and 2-9:35 Colored cardboard -6 colors : 7cm x 7cm (3 " x 3") squares. Black, white, any other 4 (red, blue, yellow, green) Solar cells- broken & cracked, 1/2 volt each, "current" output varies by size of cell.??? TBD 1 bag varies http://www.solarworld.com/solarmini-panels%26motors.htm $12.95 Grab Bag 40 or more pieces. Cells cracked in manufacture. Irregular sizes and shapes. Can be soldered together for greater voltage or current. $12.95-9:35 New as of 6/18/2010 Solar panel with leads http://www.solarworld.com/solarmini-panels%26motors.htm $3.50 and 4.75
0.5 v, 100 ma and 1.0 volt 100ma READY TO USE! NO SOLDERING. Encapsulated mini-panels utilize solar cells similar to those that power our satellites in space, yet they are safe and simple to use. Mini-panels allow for handling without the normal breakage and cell damage associated with fragile solar cells. Available in thirteen outputs with four case sizes to fit your every need. 6" red/black lead wires attached. Modules may be connected to create different outputs. Retail card display is easy to read and colorful with model numbers, associated outputs and connection diagrams. * All mini panels are tested VOC (voltage open circuit), ISC (current short circuit), using one full sun condition. General helpful hints - Most applications require charging batteries (the solar operating voltage must be higher than the battery voltage). Direct powering of devices requires knowing the voltage and current of your device. Science Projects: Light bulbs - use light emitting diodes (LED) which require 3 volts, plus 50mA per LED. Motors - we recommend our "best solar motor" #MC-05/07 runs 0.50v (1/2) to 7.2 volts, 100mA to start-up, then runs at only 20mA. Most important for operating miniature motors is the "current", most other motors will require at least 200mA to 500mA of current with the voltage being less important.