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In this activity, learners construct a device out of a piezoelectric igniter, like those used as barbecue lighters.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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This is an activity that demonstrates how batteries work using simple household materials. Learners use a pickle, aluminum foil and a pencil to create an electrical circuit that powers a buzzer.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners drop a magnet through a coil of wire to create electric current in a circuit. LEDs in the circuit allow learners to detect the direction of current flow.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build an electromagnet using a nail, a cork, a battery, and electrical wire. Use this activity to demonstrate how electric currents produce magnet fields.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this meteorology activity, learners construct simple devices to measure the direction and speed of wind.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes