This page shows the educational materials that were provided to schools during the school year 2002-2003. These materials are available for purchase to schools that have participated in one of the Solar Schoolhouse workshops. Contact Tor Allen at schoolinfo@solarschoolhouse.org with any questions.

Solar Energy Educational Kits

Solar Technology Kit (aka Solar Power Monitor):

Included in the Kit are:
(1)Solar Power Monitor
(1)20 watt 12 VDC Photovoltaic Module
(4) 3 watt 3VDC PV modules
Test leads (3 sets blk/red)
(10)Jumpers
(1) Protractor (1) Ruler
(1) Compass
(1) 360 GPH 12VDC water pump + tubing

$549 + sh & tax (CA only)

Solar Cell Kit
(Classroom Set)

Includes:
(1) solar piano music box
(30) 0.5volt solar cells encapsulated
(16) DC Motors
Assorted fans, wheels, jumpers, connectors

Sun Oven

Solar Cooker with Black enamel pot. (not all schools have one of these). k-8 lessons include a solar pizza box cooker lesson.

SSh Renewable Energy Resource Library

Includes:
Book - Heaven's Flame (Solar Cooking Book)
Book - 'From Space to Earth - The Story of Solar Electricity", by John Perlin
The Solar Way - Photovoltaics on Native Lands (Sandia)
Power Where You Need It - The Promise of Photovoltaics (Sandia)
Solar Energy Resource Guide (NCSEA) 2002
BPSolar 2003 Calenders (Pictures of Solar applications worldwide)
Catalog (Real Goods)
(Video) This Renewable House
(Poster) SunPower - The Promise of Photovoltaics (Rahus)

Teacher Technology Kit

Includes:
(1) Killawatt Meter (for measuring appliance loads)
(1) Multimeter
(1) Dynamo Flashlight (demo for typical electrical generation)
(1) Energy Beads