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In this activity, learners construct a simple electrolysis device. With this device, learners can decompose water into its elemental components: hydrogen and oxygen gas.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 14 - 18 4 to 24 hours
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In this activity, learners build a simple electrolysis device. Then learners use an indicating solution to visualize hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Construct a simple battery that's able to power a small light or motor out of foil, salt water, and charcoal. A helpful video, produced by the Exploratorium, guides you along on this activity.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners light an LED with five cents. Learners use two different metals and some sour, salty water to create a cheap battery.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 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