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If a sailboat is stranded because there is no wind, is it possible to set up a fan on deck and blow wind into the sail to make the boat move?

Over $20 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can use it to build and examine a basic electrical circuit.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use a laser pointer and two small rotating mirrors to create a variety of fascinating patterns, which can be easily and dramatically projected on a wall or screen.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 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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Trick your family and friends with this creepy crawler that moves up and down. In this activity, learners construct a circuit and motor device that will move a homemade spider in a spooky way.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, you'll make an electric motor--a simple version of the electric motors found in toys, tools, and appliances everywhere.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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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This activity guide includes instructions on how to build a "Shake Table" by mounting an eccentric mass (off center) on the shaft of a small dc motor.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make an electromagnet motor to demonstrate the most basic method of changing electrical energy into mechanical energy.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 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 use a laser pointer and two small rotating mirrors to create a variety of fascinating patterns, which can be easily and dramatically projected on a wall or screen.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners create painting machines that can paint moving forwards and backwards.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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Cool off in the heat with this project! Learners use simple materials to build a fan that runs on a motor.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct a device out of a piezoelectric igniter, like those used as barbecue lighters.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore electronics and motion by making a Scribbling Machine, a motorized contraption that moves in unusual ways and leaves a mark to trace its path.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners build a toy that flies in circles. This activity introduces learners to center of mass, torque, and rotational motion.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a tiny electric, motorized dancer. Learners use the interactions of magnetism and electric current to make a wire spin, while displaying the Lorentz Force in action.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct drawing machines using a cup, some markers, and a battery pack. The markers act as "legs" for the machine, making a drawing that records as it moves.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct drawing machines using a cup, some markers, and a cricket to control the movement. A programmed LEGO RCX or Cricket is required for this high-tech version.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes