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….
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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…
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…
Snap circuits green alternative energy kit
Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy kit from Elenco has over 100 activities for exploring electric circuits and how to produce power from renewable sources. The Snap Circuits concept is such a great one for introducing circuits to children. Instead of wires, alligator clips, and battery holders, or breadboards, the Snap Circuit kits come with a…
Hand warmer reaction
With crisper temperatures, hand warmers start popping up on dollar tables at the stores. These inexpensive ones come two to a cellophane package, one for each hand. The warming chemical is inside a non-woven bag. Here’s an experiment that gives children a chance to explore the hand warmer reaction and learn more about the chemical…