Our Kits V2.5
Electrifying Wonders
Batteries Included - Intended Age Group: 5th-8th Graders
This captivating kit dives deep into the mesmerizing realms of electricity and electromagnetism, delivering a holistic exploration of circuitry, magnetic fields, and moving energy.
- "Energizing Penny Battery & Light Circuit": Transform ordinary pennies into small yet powerful battery sources. Furthermore, harness their oxidizing chemical reaction to illuminate the magic of LEDs and understand the principles of electrical connections.
- "Magnetic Marvels - Electromagnet & Telegraph": Wield magnetic forces like superheroes and watch as you turn ordinary objects into magnetic wonders. By grasping the foundation of electricity, build a basic telegraph and begin learning to communicate via Morse code.
- "Electrifying Motor Mayhem": This cumulative experiment combines all of what you've learned previously into an exhilarating hands-on final project. Build a working electric motor from scratch, all the while gaining hands-on insights into the power of electromagnetic forces in motion.
Mechanics & Motion Mania
Batteries Included - Intended Age Group: 5th-8th Graders
This kit explores just about everything as it relates to engineering and design. Students will not only be able to learn about the physics of motors and cars, but also dive into the basics of rocket science, mechanical systems, and energy conversions.
- “Fantastic Fan-Powered Cars”: Students will engineer their own speed machines using the power of air and Newton's 2nd Law. In addition, they will be able to unleash their creativity to design their own, more efficient and thrilling, fan propellers.
- "Automata Bird Motion Puppet": Let the magic of automata come to life in the palms of their hands. Blending art and mechanical design, craft a delicate motion bird puppet that dance with every turn of a crank.
- "Skyrocketing Pop Rockets": Transform a simple film canister into a high-flying rocket of excitement using only alkaline-seltzer tablets and water. Explore the power of enclosed chemical reactions and aerodynamics, all the while designing your own rockets fins and nose cones. It's rocket science!
- "Epic Slingshot Showdown": Aim, release, and score big on fun by building your own slingshot, while simultaneously mastering the principles of elastic and potential energy.
Chemistry Craze
Intended Age Group: 1st-4th Graders
Younger students will be able to examine the interesting dynamics of chemistry in an entirely new light. From learning basic forms of measurement and how particular substances interact with each other, they will have the opportunity to create their own concoctions by exploring the molecular level.
- “Non-Newtonian Slime”: Learn how slime morphs from squishy to solid and back again, defying the laws of physics in the most gooey way possible.
- “Sustainable Bath Bombs”: Dive into a world of colors and fizz, as you learn the art of chemical reactions and craft eco-friendly bath bombs
- “Popping Sherbet”: Experience a taste explosion like never before. Create your own fizzy concoctions while understanding your own human senses and chemical interactions.
