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Learners construct an electricity-generating wind turbine out of a plastic bottle.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners build an electric two-paddle boat using paint paddles, plastic knives, and empty water bottles.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how various energy sources can be used to cause a turbine to rotate.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners simulate the process of DNA fingerprinting by using electricity to separate colored dyes.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore motion, energy, and electricity by constructing bottle cars that run on motors.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a bird that flies in place with help from a motor, wire, and some straws.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a speedboat using paint paddles, a propeller, and film canister. Learners attach a simple circuit and motor to the boat to power the propellers.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners string a line across the room and build cable cars that can move from on end to the other.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners follow directions to construct a water-powered electrical generator using a turbine made from plastic spoons.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners build a mini dancing robot. This engineering activity introduces learners to electricity, circuits, switches, conductivity, and motors.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes