Fuel Cell Car

Car and Experiment Kit

The Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit provides a thorough introduction to one of the most significant technologies of the early 21st Century. With this kit, you can build a model car that actually runs on water! First, use solar energy to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. Then, plug in the motor and the fuel cell uses these gases to produce electricity that moves your vehicle across the floor. The only byproduct is clean water.

Roll up your sleeves and find out about fuel cells, solar cells, and electrolysis through 30 experiments and demonstrations you can do on your own, in a classroom, or with friends. Some fuel cells, such as this one, do not consume fossil fuels and therefore are considered environmentally friendly. The full-color, 96-page manual is a comprehensive lesson in solar cells and fuel cells.
Ages 12 and up.

Features

• learn how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity
• perform experiments with electrolysis
• learn how to use a multimeter
• discover how fuel cells work
• learn how solar cells are made
• calculate the efficiency of the solar cell and fuel cell
• use a unique reversible Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell
• calculate the fuel cell's power output

Multiple Intelligences

Our toy experts have indicated that the Fuel Cell Car strengthens the following Intelligences:

Math-Logical

Children with strong Math-Logical intelligence have the ability to reason deductively and can recognize and manipulate abstract patterns or relationships. Students who have strong problem-solving and reasoning skills will excel in this intelligence.

Spatial

Children with Spatial intelligence have the ability to create visual-spatial representations and can transfer them mentally or concretely. Students who exhibit this intelligence need a mental or physical "picture" to understand the information being presented.

Intrapersonal

Children who are strong in the Intrapersonal intelligence have the ability to understand one's own emotions, goals and motivations. These students have good instincts about their strengths and abilities.