This
page is provided as a complete listing of all resources, equipment and materials
used in Lessons 1-9 in the BPM unit.
Resources
- EnergyGauge
USA Student Edition software (order from Florida Solar Energy Center
at least 3 weeks prior to starting unit)
Equipment
- Computer(s)
with Windows 98 Second Edition or later
-
Microsoft Powerpoint (for viewing and teaching segments of the unit)
- Adobe
Acrobat Reader (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
-
Large monitor or projection equipment to allow entire class to see computer
screen
- Lab
stands (4 total)
-
Clamps and clamp holders (as needed to hold metal plate(s), thermometers
and lamp)
-
Heat lamp with clamp on fixture (1 total)
-
Thermometers or electronic temperature sensors with displays (2 total)
-
Small box or circular fan (1 total)
Materials
- Metal
plates (approximately 12" by 12", painted gray or black) (1
minimum)
- Metal
plate same as above with one side painted white (optional) (1 total)
- Bubble
wrap (minimum 2x 12" by 12" pieces) and (optional) other insulation
materials
- Aluminum
foil (minimum 2x 12" by 12" pieces)
- [Optional
for Lesson 2 Box Demonstration: cardboard box, doll, heat lamp, spray
bottle with water, ice and small fan]
Individual pages from this web site may be printed
and duplicated for
student classroom use
provided that proper credit is given to
the Florida Solar
Energy Center (FSEC).