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Aluminum-Air Battery: Foiled again!
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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.

Short Circuit
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In this activity about electricity, learners explore what happens when you blow a fuse.

Penny Battery
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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.

Hand Battery
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In this activity about chemistry and electricity, learners form a battery by placing their hands onto plates of different metals.