Science, Engineering, and Technology

Electricity Projects

Electric Excitement 1
    What you can do in this project:
          • Explore electrical insulation
          • Learn about the effects of magnetism
          • Build and electromagnet and an electric motor
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 06848 Electricity 1: Magic of Electricity
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 06852 Electric Excitement - Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age:       Beginner

Electric Excitement 2
    What you can do in this project:
          • Decode circuit diagrams
          • Build circuits and test voltages
          • Build a rocket launcher and a burglar alarm
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 06849 Electricity 2: Investigating Electricity
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 06852 Electric Excitement - Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age:       Beginner to Intermediate

Electric Excitement 3
    What you can do in this project:
          • Measure electrical usage
          • Replace electrical switches
          • Evaluate light bulbs and test for electrical power
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 06850 Electricity 3: Wired for Power
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 06852 Electric Excitement - Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age:       Intermediate

Electric Excitement 4
    What you can do in this project:
          • Explore LED’s and SCR’s, transistors, and the constructions of an SCR intruder alarm
          • Learn the basics of solid-state electronics
          • Build a “blinking” flasher and an amplifier
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 06851 Electricity 4: Entering Electronics
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 06852 Electric Excitement - Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age:       Advanced