Shawnee State University Virtual Classroom Development

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Stirling Solar Generator

OK it's a pretty hot seat. Experience the potential of solar power in our solar, wind and water classroom. We have a Stirling Solar Generator, a trough generator and new types of solar panels for you to experience.

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screen printed, flexible solar panels

animated trough solar collector

Stirling solar engine

Wind Power Experience

Experience the scale of a full scale 1.5 MW wind turbine. Take the elevator to the top and you'll probably be very surprised just how large these wind turbines are. At the base there is a working model.

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working wind generator model

huge wind generator

Ancient Egypt Virtual Field Trip

Ancient Egypt Virtual Classroom and field trip. Explore! Experience the scale of it all.

underground Egyptian tomb

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restored throne room

Sea Level Rise Exhibit

Many, if not most, climate experts are concerned about possible sea level rise from global warming attributed to the dramatic increases in carbon emissions. This experience helps students experience the possible outcomes.

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glug, glug glug

Virtual Wetlands Classroom

Field Trip! Visit our large semi-tropical wetlands and enjoy the animals and critters! A perfect place to bring a class to discuss our vanishing wetlands.

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