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Junior Science Experiment Kits

Horizon junior range introduces students to the amazing science of renewable energy technology. Here, they can discover key principles that are essential for a comprehensive understanding, not just of solar, wind and fuel cells; but also of electrochemistry, physics and engineering. Electrolysis, energy conversion, electrical circuits, mechanical energy – so many STEM concepts are integral to learning about future energy.

Fuel Cell Car Science Kit (FCJJ-11)

Horizon’s Fuel Cell Car Science Kit enables students to discover the principles behind the real-scale fuel cell vehicles currently being rolled out across the world. A reversible PEM fuel cell first electrolyzes water to separate oxygen and hydrogen molecules. This hydrogen is then converted into electrical energy to power the car. Plus, the car drives itself – capable of negotiating obstacles independent of the user. Cutting edge technology and RC gadget fun in one science kit!

• • Clearly demonstrates the science behind electrolysis and the decomposition of water into oxygen and hydrogen.
  • Includes solar panel for powering electrolysis, and complete experiment guide on CD

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Solar Hydrogen Generation Set (FCJJ-16)

The Solar Hydrogen Science Kit lets students invent their own clean energy applications using fuel cells and renewable hydrogen created using solar energy and water. The kit also comes with a small electric motor and propeller blade as the starting point for motorized applications you can build using your futuristic solar energy storage device.

• • Turn Solar Energy Into Hydrogen Energy!
  • Includes Horizon’s complete curriculum on renewable energy on CD-ROM
  • Lessons on solar energy, hydrogen fuel cells, electrolysis, and basic electronics
  • Build your own solar powered inventions using a fuel cell

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i-H2GO (FCJJ-25)

The i-H2GO is the most technologically advanced toy car on the market. The hydrogen refueling station generates hydrogen through water electrolysis, refuels the car and charges the super capacitor. Transparent casing and LED lights are designed to highlight all these electrochemical processes— the same processes as in real-scale hybrid vehicles. A PEM fuel cell converts hydrogen to electrical energy and the super capacitor engages when the car accelerates. Your smartphone or tablet replaces the traditional RC control unit, with the option of gyro-steering to steer the car simply by tilting your device.

• • Real-working miniaturized PEM fuel cell
  • Hydrogen refueling station, no batteries required
  • Solar powered hydrogen generation
  • Smartphone controlled car (iOS 4.3+, SAMSUNG Galaxy 3, S4, Note II and Note lll)
  • “Gyro mode” that lets you use your device like a steering wheel
  • Cruise control lock for a simpler driving experience

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Hydrocar (FCJJ-20)

Hydrocar introduces students to the hybrid technology that is fueling today’s automotive revolution! Hydrocar demonstrates a complete, clean-energy system with solar to hydrogen power generation. Powered by electricity from sunlight, the reversible fuel cell illustrates the principles of water electrolysis, separating hydrogen from water and then recombining these elements to create power in an extremely efficient process. What’s more, the car can steer independently to avoid running into obstacles.

• • Great entry-level fuel cell car kit, and one of Horizon’s best sellers!
  • Demonstrates electrolysis of water into oxygen and hydrogen
  • Includes solar panel to power electrolysis process
  • Includes experiment guide on CD, as well as a complete assembly manual
  • Easy to build and operate, steers independently when meeting obstacles

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H-racer 2.0 & Solar Hydrogen Station (FCJJ-23)

Experience the automotive technology of the future by building and driving your own hydrogen fuel cell car. The latest generation of the H-racer, H-Racer 2.0, allows you to watch the process of electrolysis and the conversion of hydrogen into electrical energy— Both the car and the hydrogen refueling station have transparent casing and LED lighting to showcase the science.

This design has garnered numerous awards, including: Time Magazine’s “Best Inventions”, Business Week IDEA, Metropolitan Home “Design 100″, ID magazine annual review, and Business 2.0 Bottom Line Design Awards.

• • Accurately reflects how hydrogen cars and refueling stations work
  • Includes solar panel able to power the production of hydrogen
  • Infrared control helps guide the car once its tank is filled with fuel
  • Comes with a full manual on CD, experiment guide

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Wind to Hydrogen Science Kit (FCJJ-56)

The Wind to Hydrogen Science Education Kit enables students to invent their own clean energy applications using a small electric motor powered by a fuel cell. Hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis by a reversible PEM fuel cell that is itself powered by a wind turbine with profiled blades based on NASA aeronautics. This hydrogen is then converted to electrical energy by the fuel cell and can be used to power a small fan.

• • Turn wind power into hydrogen energy.
  • Build your own hydrogen fuel cell powered inventions
  • Features revolutionary new Horizon wind turbine
  • Includes Horizon’s complete curriculum on renewable energy on CD
  • Demonstrate the principles of wind energy, hydrogen fuel cells, electrolysis and basic electronics

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ETHANOL Fuel Cell Kit (FCJJ-42)

The Ethanol Fuel Cell Science Kit shows the workings of a direct ethanol fuel cell and the principles behind the conversion of ethanol into electrical energy through oxidization. Begin the process in the ethanol/water mix container then transfer this solution into the fuel cell via silicon tubing where it will be converted into electrical energy to power a mini turbine. A demonstration of the future of fuel cell technology before your eyes.

• • Understanding the workings of an ethanol fuel cell
  • pH paper shows change of property of the consumed ethanol fuel
  • Includes experiment guide on CD, as well complete manual
  • Fuel solution can be made with household items

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Wind Energy Kit (FCJJ-39)

With the Wind Energy Science Kit you can build a miniature power generation system that converts wind into electrical energy. Experiment with the pitch (angle setting) of turbine blades and find out the optimum number of blades for generating electricity. Nine blades, with three types of profiled blade based on NASA aeronautics and one type of poly-propylene sheet blade, provide the opportunity to find the perfect balance of wind resistance, weight and angle.

• • Uniquely designed blade profile based on NASA
    aeronautics
  • Most realistic wind turbine experimentation available on the market
  • Complete wind energy curriculum covering vertical and horizontal axis turbines
  • Blade angle adjustable from 0° to 55 degrees ( 3 positions)

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Salt-water fuel cell Kit (FCJJ-34)

The Salt-water Fuel Cell Science Kit illustrates a cutting edge fuel cell concept: combine a saltwater electrolyte with magnesium plates to generate electrical energy. The Salt Water Fuel cell kit enables you to investigate the science behind salt water fuel cell technology, either by powering the included mini-turbine or creating your own power applications.

• • Features magnesium salt-water fuel cell power
    device
  • Develop your own micro-fuel cell applications
  • Easy to integrate and use
  • Compatible with other Horizon science kits

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Super Capacitor Science Kit ( FCJJ-35)

The Super Capacitor Science Kit introduces students to the extraordinary storage and power potential of the super capacitor. Create energy from the hand crank and monitor energy storage with a charge level indicator. Then demonstrate the energy density and power of the super capacitor by running a small fan module. With super capacitors an integral part of the automotive revolution currently changing the way we think about transport, this is the ideal kit to explore the principles of high density energy storage.

• • Features hand crank, super capacitor, charge level indicator and load
  • Super capacitor can be charged by hand crank, then used to power load
  • Level indicator shows charge level of the super capacitor
  • Comes with CD, experiments and curriculum

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Renewable Energy Education Kit (FCJJ-37)

The Renewable Energy Science Kit demonstrates the workings of a clean energy technology system on a miniature scale. Power an electrical circuit by solar panel or a wind turbine with profiled blades based on NASA aeronautics.

• Generate hydrogen through water electrolysis and convert it into electricity using a PEM fuel cell. Whichever combination of technologies you want to explore, this science kit is a comprehensive introduction to the principles behind renewable microgrids.

  • Small-scale wind turbine, solar cell, fuel cell, electrolyzer and more.
  • Enough hardware, software and curriculum content for groupwork – up to 4 or 5 students.
  • Recommended age groups- K 6-12

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Thermal Power Science Kit (FCJJ-38)

Now you can generate electricity using nothing more than a combination of hot and cold water and a special conversion cell. As the temperature evens out between the two containers of water, the power level reduces. LED and mini turbines demonstrate the variance in the electrical power being generated and there are two thermometers to keep track of the temperature levels.

• • Produce power from temperature difference (hot/cold water)
  • LED and fan modules show variance in electric power being generated
  • Examine the physics of heat exchange and the energy that can be captured
  • Comes with CD, experiments, curriculum, and 2 thermometers

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Horizon Energy Monitor (FCJJ-24)

Voltage, current, power, joules, resistance and even RPM speed available at the touch of a button—displayed either on the LCD screen of the monitor itself or as graphical data on your PC. The Horizon Energy Monitor helps bring lab and field experiments back into the classroom, making it the ideal tool to complement the Wind to Hydrogen Science Kit (FCJJ-56), the Renewable Energy Science Kit (FCJJ-37) and the Wind Energy Science Kit (FCJJ 39).

• • Compatible with any of Horizon’s science education kits
  • Compatible with Windows OS, and Mac using Windows Parallel or Boot Camp
  • Use indoor or outdoor, with or without a computer!
  • Export all data to Excel or CSV format
  • Record a video of your experiments for playback and review

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PEM Electrolyzers (FCSU-10)

• Produce hydrogen and oxygen using only pure water and an external power source. Take your pick of power sources, all available from Horizon: small solar cell, wind turbines, mechanical hand cranks, or batteries.

  • Converts water into hydrogen and oxygen
  • Fully compatible with the Horizon education range

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PEM Mini Fuel Cells (FCSU-12)

• PEM fuel cells for education purposes, created by a leading industrial fuel cell manufacturer. Generate hydrogen using whichever Horizon kit you like and, once it’s applied to the fuel cell, stand back and watch as electricity is generated using nothing more than oxygen taken directly from the ambient air!

  • High performance PEM fuel cell
  • Converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity and water
  • Fully compatible with the Horizon education range

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PEM Reversible Fuel Cells (FCSU-23)

The Reversible PEM Fuel Cell combines the functions of an electrolyzer and a fuel cell into ONE device. When applying an electrical current the device acts as an electrolyzer that produces hydrogen and oxygen from de-ionized water. When applying a load, the device behaves as a fuel cell and generates electricity from hydrogen.

• • High performance PEM fuel cell
  • Converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity and water
  • Fully compatible with the Horizon education range
  • High performance reversible PEM fuel cell
  • Electrolyzer mode converts water into hydrogen and oxygen
  • Fuel Cell mode produces electricity using hydrogen and oxygen
  • Fully compatible with the Horizon education range
  • Available in blue and transparent colours

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