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Energy for Tomorrow

With your Grade 4 to 6 students, discover how energy is produced in today’s world. Lead hands-on activities on the basics of electromagnetism, and conduct experiments using renewable electrical energy sources. Teach your students how to read and draw a basic wiring diagram, and experiment with series and parallel circuits.


This bilingual Edukit has eight modules:

Module 1: Energy

Explore the basic concepts of energy, such as where energy comes from, the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and energy transformation.

Module 2: Magnetism

Discover how magnetic fields weaken with distance, demonstrate that magnets have a north pole and a south pole, and experiment with attraction and repulsion.

Module 3: Discovering Electromagnetism

Create an electromagnet, and discover how the number of coils and type of core material determine an electromagnet’s strength.

Module 4: Faraday’s Induction Coil

Learn about Michael Faraday’s discovery of electromagnetic induction, and see how induction has become the foundation for all motors and generators in use today.

Module 5: Class Project — Assembling an Electric Motor

See Faraday’s induction in action. Explore the transformation of energy when powering a motor with electricity, and see how electricity is produced when turning the motor shaft.

Module 6: Simple Circuits

Draw circuit diagrams using the proper electrical symbols and conventions, and make circuit connections using materials supplied with this kit.

Module 7: Series and Parallel Circuits

Experiment with series and parallel circuits, learning the characteristics of each.

Module 8: The Production of Electrical Energy

Design experiments involving the production of electrical energy, using materials such as a 6V battery, a hand-crank generator, a wind generator and a solar panel.

Interactive Props

  • Magnets and iron filings
  • Induction coil
  • Electric motor
  • Wind generator
  • Electromagnetic kits
  • Hand-crank generator
  • Solar cell
  • Circuit-making materials: alligator clips, single- and double-throw switches, lightbulbs and sockets

Additional Information and Learning Aids

  • Extensive manual for teachers, including background material, templates and lesson plans for activities
  • Packing guide

Specifications:

  • Sturdy case on wheels
  • Dimensions: 63 cm x 49 cm x 35 cm (25" x 20" x 14")
  • Weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)

Borrowing fee: $129
(One-month rental fee includes shipping and handling)

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