Various sections in the Curriculum for Excellence programme require pupils to be conversant with the concepts of renewable energy, the different types of energy around us as well as the conversion of one form of energy to another.
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Model House
In the section “Energy in the Environment” pupils are expected to understand the basic concepts of designing an energy efficient building.
Mounted Lamp Holder
A brass SBC lamp holder mounted on a plastic base, fitted with 4 mm sockets. A range of suitable lamps are also available – see below.
Up Hill and Down Dale
Two linked tracks, the slopes of which can be independently varied over a wide range by use of the support bars. The pulley wheel support – bracket is an integral part of the hinge so only one clamp is required to support the equipment on the stand.
Output of a Solar Cell
Using the mounted solar cell and the mounted lamp holder with a 24 or 36W lamp gives a neat setup for investigating the output of a solar cell. The area exposed. the angle and the distance from the source can all be investigated. It is of course best carried out in a darkened room.