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In this activity, learners observe what happens when they give a light source like a neon glow lamp a "Bronx Cheer." The lights appear to wiggle back and forth and flicker when learners blow air throu

free Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners create night lights using a plastic cup, programmable PICO Cricket, tri-color LED, and sensor.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this technology activity, learners light up the room with electrifying play dough creations. Learners use conductive and insulating homemade play dough to build simple circuits.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners actually feel the difference in energy required to light two different types of light bulbs: incandescent light and LEDs.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this technology activity, learners build simple circuits, design soft circuits using conductive thread, and then sew switch-activated circuits.

Over $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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Learners examine the properties of light by experimenting with an LED-flashlight and polarizing filters. When two polarizers are used, they block all light when they are placed at right angles.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes