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In this activity on page 10 of the PDF, learners detect the amount of energy that can flow through a sodium chloride electrolyte solution with a light sensor.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners observe an electrochemical cell constructed from a small jar containing zinc and copper strips immersed in separate solutions. The strips are connected to a motor that turns a small fan.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this electrochemistry activity, young learners and adult helpers create a battery from a potato to run a clock.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Body Electricity Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into conductivity.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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Create gas with a glass of water, some wire, conductors and a battery! You will be separating water (H2O) into oxygen and hydrogen.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use a compass, powerful magnet, and copper magnet wire to build a special generator known as a dynamo.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of conducting or insulating electricity.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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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 explore the difference between compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and traditional incandescent bulbs.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes