Electricity Experiments for Kids

Looking for a fun and educational activity for kids? Help them complete one of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Bring Science Home experiments listed below! All experiments are targeted towards children ages 6-12 and should be completed with adult supervision. Materials required are common household items or items that are inexpensive and easy to acquire.

• Bend Water with Static Electricity
• Build a Pizza Box Solar Oven
• How Well Do Different Materials Make Static Electricity?
• Attraction with Static Electricity
• Turn the Sun’s Energy into Power
• Make a Coin Battery
• Which Materials Conduct Electricity?
• Generate Electricity with a Lemon Battery