Kids Experiment Activity

Virtual Public Power Week 2020

Help your child complete one of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Bring Science Home activities 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.

Submit a picture of the experiment you and your child complete and we’ll send your child an RMLD goodie bag by mail!* 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 1, 2020. 

Experiment Options (Links to External Site):science kids

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

*Child must reside in RMLD's service territory to receive an RMLD goodie bag. Limit one goodie bag per child.