DIY Fuel Cell Science Kit - H2GP EXPLORER (XPR)
What can you do with the XPR Fuel Cell Science Kit from Horizon? Whatever you can dream up. Everything you need to split water and use its hydrogen to generate electricity is included. What that electricity powers is up to you. Use our included activity guide or come up with your own ideas.
How will you shape the future of energy?
Science kit for kids
Students are tasked with designing and fabricating a car that is powered by H2. First, they will sketch out their ideas on paper in order to help them come up with a plan of how they want to design their vehicle.
Next, they will need to source materials that are strong enough to hold the components of the fuelcell system, but light enough to allow the car to travel as far as possible. Finally, they will build their prototype and test it!
DESIGN ! BUILD! RACE!
Included components
- Reversible fuel cell (Transparent or blue)
- Set of silicone tubing
- 2 (5ml) Syringes
- 2 (20mL) Syringes for storage of Hydrogen and Oxygen
- LEDs with bare PCB board
- Set of crocodile/banana wire
- Set of red and black pins
- Battery pack
- Motor (required input 0.6V)
- Gearbox
- 2 Pressure relief valves
- 2 Plastic clamps
- Bag to protect fuel cell
Curriculum
What is included in the horizon energy curriculum? The lab equipment is just the beginning. We’ve built the Horizon Energy Curriculum to provide teachers with multiple resources for engaging their students.
Materials provided
Science Education Manual
- The Environment and Climate Change
- Fuel Cells
- Activity Guide
Concepts covered
Chemistry Concepts
Electrolysis, Energy, Hydrogen Generation, Reaction Rates, Reaction Yield, Reactions, Redox Reactions
Physics Concepts
Classical Mechanics, Efficiency, Electric Circuits, Energy, Ohm's Law, Power (Electric)
Earth Science Concepts
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Human Impact
Buy DIY Fuel Cell Science Kit - H2GP EXPLORER (XPR)
- Training videos
- Science Education Manual - Lesson Time: 5 weeks
