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Peanut Power
Just about everything has potential energy stored in it. The problem is releasing that energy to be able to do some...
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Make A Thermometer
A thermometer is an instrument that measures the temperature. Temperature is measured in a scale called Fahrenheit (by...
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Lemon Power
What to do with a lemon beside making lemonade! What do you need? 18-gauge copper wire (smaller gauge will work...
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Open and Short Circuits
Does the "short circuit" mean the electricity takes a shorter course? What do you need? Lantern battery - DO NOT...
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Make a Rheostat
A small device that controls the voltage flow by a dial or knob. What do you need? A flashlight bulb and socket Two...
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Geothermal Power Plant Model
Make a model of a power plant that uses steam! (Adapted from Science Projects in Renewable Energy &...
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Hydro-Power
The force of water! What do you need? Half gallon paper milk carton (empty and washed out) Gallon of water Awl or...
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Water Electrolysis
Splitting water! Electricity is "created" when certain chemicals react together. We use chemically- made electricity to...
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Make a Turbine
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction! What do you need? A quart or half gallon milk...
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Nuclear Chain Reaction!
What do you need? Bunch of dominos Ruler Flat table that doesn't shake What to do? Arrange the dominos in the...
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