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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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Learners use engineering design principles to construct and test a fully solar-powered car. Solar car kits usually include a photovoltaic cell and motor; some include a chassis as well.

Over $20 per student Ages 11 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners design, build and test wind turbines. Learners go through the design process and use the scientific method to test important blade variables.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Tug O' War) is a full inquiry investigation into tug-of-war physics. Groups of learners will test two tug-of-war strategies.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick) is a full inquiry investigation into transfer of motion.

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