Horizon’s Fuel Cell Car Science Kit is one of the best tools for teaching the principles behind the real-scale fuel cell vehicles currently being rolled out across the world!
How it Works
This innovative kit allows you to construct a reversible PEM fuel cell, a device that can both generate and consume electricity. By electrolyzing water, the fuel cell separates its hydrogen and oxygen components. The extracted hydrogen is then converted into electricity, providing power for a miniature car. This hands-on experiment demonstrates the principles of clean energy and sustainable transportation. Additionally, the car's autonomous navigation capabilities showcase advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. So, whichever combination of technologies you want to explore, this science kit is a perfect introduction to the principles behind renewable microgrids.
What's Included
This beginner-friendly Fuel Cell Car Kit provides all the essentials to explore into the world of renewable energy. The kit contents include: a chassis with LED light & motor, a reversible (PEM) fuel cell, a hydrogen tank, oxygen tank, inner gas containers, 0.75 watt solar cell, 2x2mm connecting leads, a battery pack with connecting leads, plastic plug pins for the fuel cell, and transparent silicon tubing, a syringe, assembly instructions, and a CD that includes all of the renewable energy curriculum manuals.
Experiments and Activities
- Assembly and operation of the Fuel Cell Car Science Kit
- The effect of heat on solar panels
- The effect of shade on solar panels
- The effect of tilt angle on solar panels
- Finding the solar panel's maximum power point
- Electrolysis mode generating hydrogen and oxygen from water
- Fuel cell mode generating electricity from hydrogen and oxygen
- Determining the minimum voltage for water decomposition
- Polarization states for hydrogen fuel cells
Preparing to Teach
Educators can easily intergrate these hydrogen fuel cell kits into the classroom by starting with basic concepts. Simply initiate a classroom conversation about the increasing significance of renewable energy and the contribution of hydrogen fuel cells to a sustainable future. Next, have students follow the step-by-step instructions in order to construct their fuel cells, connecting the electrolyzer to the fuel cell stack.
As students successfully assemble their fuel cells and connect them to the electrolyzer, they'll witness the power of renewable energy firsthand. By generating electricity to power small devices like motors or LEDs, students can tangibly experience the practical applications of their scientific endeavors. This hands-on demonstration serves as a powerful reinforcement of the lesson, solidifying their understanding of hydrogen fuel cells and their potential to contribute to a sustainable future.
Additonal Online Resources
For those seeking to deepen their comprehension and broaden their experience in the dynamic field of clean, renewable energy, here is a collection of helpful resources. These materials are designed to enrich your educational journey, providing invaluable insights for clean energy that has significant environmental benefits.
