Choosing light bulbs for your home has changed so much in the last ten years. How do you decide what’s best? Here’s an experiment children can do comparing light bulbs. Which makes the most sense for the family? Congress passed a law in 2007 that phases out the US production of incandescent bulbs. The old-style tungsten-filament…
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Solar beads ultraviolet detection STEM activity
Solar beads are a fun way to learn about the importance of sun exposure. We should put on sunscreen every day and think about reapplying it. We can teach children a craft project with pony beads and experiment with the UV rays given off by light sources and test sunscreen products for effectiveness. This post contains…
Solar energy activity – solar panel & motor
Use the sun’s power for this solar energy activity. Solar panels use semiconductor material that converts light energy to electricity. An electric motor helps you to see the electricity being produced! Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. Solar energy activity involves electricity and heat. Eye and skin protection should be used. When…
Rubber band car – 6 STEM design ideas
Making a rubber band car is fun for experiments and learning about potential and kinetic energy. It’s fun and easy to build a rubber band car. It’s a great opportunity to try some engineering design. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. These experiments use rubber bands under tension and sharp skewers….
7 electric motor activities for kids – STEM labs
Electric motor activities are good for introducing electricity and magnetism to children. These topics are not always taught in depth because of their difficulty. These 7 fun and easy motor activities will make the concepts concrete and hands-on! Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. These experiments use batteries and magnets. Eye…