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Electrical Goo Electricity Science Experiment

Creating electrical goo is an easy science experiment to try if you are looking for a fun way to explore static electricity. 

• Vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup measuring cup

Instructions:

• Mix ¼ cup of cornstarch with ¼ cup vegetable oil.
• Blow up the balloon and rub it against your hair until it is electrically charged.
• Now take a spoonful of the gooey mixture and hold it near the balloon.
• The goo should reach out toward the balloon and may even leap from the spoon onto the balloon.

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How it Works:

The balloon becomes negatively charged when rubbed against your hair. The cornstarch is positively charged. Since negative charges attract positive charges, the positively charged cornstarch is drawn toward the negatively charged balloon. The vegetable oil helps restrict the movement of the cornstarch and thus creates the goo effect. Without the vegetable oil, the cornstarch powder would attract and attach to the balloon. 

Make This A Science Project:

Test to see if the electrical goo behaves differently at different temperatures by cooling it in the refrigerator. Substitute cornstarch for other items like baking soda or flour to see if there are any observable differences. Use different items like plastic utensils, a plastic comb, a piece of PVC pipe, or a Styrofoam cup to try and create the negative electrical charge. 

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Static Electricity Experiments For Kids

Ever noticed how when you rub a balloon against your hair, it sticks to the wall? That’s static electricity in action! Learn more about this fun science concept with simple static electricity experiments, and everyday examples of static electricity. Enjoy hands-on physics experiments for kids!

Explore Static Electricity For Physics

Static electricity happens when tiny particles called electrons build up on an object, making it either positively or negatively charged.

When these charged objects get near each other, they can do some pretty cool things, like making your hair stand on end or attracting small things, like pieces of paper or confetti.

So, static electricity is all about the invisible forces that make objects stick together or repel each other, and it’s a fun and fascinating part of science that you can explore with simple static electricity experiments below.

💡For more ways to explore physics with kids, check out our list of easy physics experiments .

Examples of Static Electricity

Here are some everyday examples of static electricity that you can explain to kids. These examples help kids understand that static electricity is all around us, and it can be both fun and surprising when we see it in action. It’s like a little bit of science magic happening every day!

• Balloon on the Wall: When you rub a balloon against your hair and then stick it to the wall, it’s static electricity at work. The balloon becomes negatively charged from the friction, and it sticks to the wall, which has a different charge.
• Walking on Carpet: Sometimes, when you walk on a carpet with socks, you may feel a shock when you touch a metal doorknob. This happens because you build up a charge by rubbing against the carpet, and when you touch the doorknob, the charge flows and gives you a little shock.
• Socks and Jumping Beans: Sometimes, when you take off your socks after walking on a carpet, they might attract small items like jumping beans or bits of paper. The socks get charged as you walk, making them attract other small objects.
• Static Cling in the Dryer: When you take clothes out of the dryer, they might sometimes stick together or to the sides of the drum. This happens because of static electricity from the friction of the clothes rubbing against each other.
• Balloons Stick Together: If you rub two balloons against your hair and then bring them close together, they might stick to each other. This is because the like charges (both negatively charged) on the balloons repel each other.
• Crackling Sounds in the Winter: In cold, dry weather, you might hear crackling sounds when you touch things or take off your winter hat. That’s static electricity being discharged.
• Lightning: Explain how lightning during a thunderstorm is a massive example of static electricity in nature. It happens when negative charges build up in the clouds and discharge as a bright bolt of lightning to the ground.
• Petting a Cat or Dog: Sometimes, when you pet your cat or dog, you might feel a little shock when you touch their fur. It’s because of static electricity from friction between their fur and your hand.

Here are some simple and fun examples of static electricity experiments and demonstrations that are great for learning at home or in the classroom.

Rolling Can Static Electricity

The rolling can experiment provides a tangible demonstration of static electricity’s captivating nature! Grab a balloon and an aluminum can to get started.

Bending Water

Can you bend a stream of water with static electricity? It’s an easy and fun science demonstration for people of various ages to try.

Static Electricity with Balloons

Rub a balloon against your hair or a piece of wool cloth, and then place it near small pieces of paper. The paper should be attracted to the balloon, demonstrating the effect of static electricity. What happens when you use different types of cloth?

We’ve tested lightweight paper, tissue paper, and tinsel! What else can you test?

Static Electricity with a Plastic Straw

Rub a plastic straw with a piece of cloth or fur and then use it to pick up small pieces of paper or confetti. The static charge on the straw will make the paper pieces stick to it.

Static Electricity with a Plastic Bag

Inflate a plastic bag and rub it against your hair or a piece of fabric. Hold the bag near a wall, which should stick to the wall due to the static charge.

Static Electricity with a Balloon and Salt and Pepper

Rub a balloon against your hair and then bring it to a plate of salt and pepper. The salt and pepper will be attracted to the balloon, demonstrating the power of static electricity.

Static Electricity with a Comb and Water

Run a comb through your hair and bring it near a thin stream of water. The water will be attracted to the comb and bend towards it.

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Static Electricity with Cornstarch Goop

Make electric goop ! Mix up a batch of cornstarch oobleck and test out the power of static electricity with a balloon.

What Is Static Electricity?

Think of tiny invisible particles called electrons as little magnets. Everything around us, like your hair, a balloon, or even a piece of cloth, is made up of these particles. Learn more about electrons here.

Sometimes, when two things rub against each other, like when you rub a balloon against your hair, the electrons can get all jumbled up and move from one thing to the other.

When this happens, one thing gets extra electrons, and the other thing loses some. The one with extra electrons becomes negatively charged, like a minus sign, and the one that lost some becomes positively charged, like a plus sign.

These opposite charges make things stick together or repel each other, like magnets with opposite ends.

So, when you rub the balloon on your hair, it’s taking some of your hair’s electrons, making the balloon negatively charged.

That’s why the balloon can stick to the wall or make your hair stand up—all because of those jumbled-up electrons creating static electricity. It’s like a tiny invisible magic show happening all around us!

Also Try: Static Electricity Butterfly

Make it fly! Harness the power of static electricity.

• Lightweight Paper/Tissue Paper
• Tape and Scissors

Instructions:

STEP 1: Cut out a butterfly shape from lightweight paper or tissue paper,

STEP 2: Attach a small piece of tape to its center and affix it to a straw.

STEP 3: Generate static electricity by rubbing a balloon against the fabric. Hold the charged balloon near the butterfly.

STEP 4: Observe as the butterfly flutters toward the balloon drawn by invisible forces!

Try This Static Electricity Experiment with a Comb

This comb and water static electricity experiment is a fun way to demonstrate the principles of static electricity to kids.

• A plastic comb (the type with fine teeth works well)
• A running faucet or a source of water
• A small piece of dry paper or a small piece of tissue
• A piece of dry cloth or wool (a piece of wool fabric or a wool sweater works great)

STEP 1. Take the dry comb and rub it vigorously against the dry cloth or wool for about 20-30 seconds. This rubbing creates a buildup of static electricity on the comb.

TIP: If the comb is not dry, be sure to dry it with a paper towel or cloth so that it’s completely free of water.

STEP 2. Have a running faucet nearby or fill a small sink with a shallow layer of water.

STEP 3. Now, while still holding the comb, bring it near the running faucet or the water surface without actually touching the water.

You should see that the water stream bends toward the comb, as if the comb is magically attracting the water.

TIP: You can also try this with a small piece of tissue instead of running water. When you bring the charged comb close to the tissue, you’ll notice that it’s attracted to the comb.

What is happening?

When you rub the comb against the cloth or wool, it picks up extra electrons and becomes negatively charged. The water or tissue has a positive charge.

Opposite charges attract, so the negatively charged comb attracts the positively charged water or tissue. This is a simple demonstration of the principles of static electricity.

Make sure to explain this concept to the kids while conducting the experiment, and encourage them to try it themselves. It’s a great way to make science fun and interactive for children.

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Here are a few resources that will help you introduce science more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident yourself when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.

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• Potential & Kinetic Energy
• Light Experiments
• Surface Tension Experiments

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We’ve put together a few separate resources for different age groups, but remember that many experiments will cross over and can be re-tried at several different age levels. Younger kiddos can enjoy the simplicity and hands-on fun. At the same time, you can talk back and forth about what is happening.

As kiddos get older, they can bring more complexity to the experiments, including using the scientific method , developing hypotheses, exploring variables , creating different tests, and writing conclusions from analyzing data.

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Ice Tray Battery

A real, working battery made from ordinary, household items powers an led light right in your kitchen.

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You probably know that voltaic batteries come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from tiny button batteries to car batteries to huge industrial heavy-weights. They turn chemical energy into the electrical energy that people use to power clocks, toys, cell phones, medical devices, tablets, cars, satellites… and an LED! These batteries seem pretty complicated but you can make a real voltaic battery right in your kitchen. Grab the ice tray and start the electrons moving.

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Here's What You'll Need

Distilled white vinegar, 5, 5” (13 cm) lengths of copper wire, 5 zinc-coated (galvanized) nails, medium sized, plastic ice tray, 1 led light, any color, adult supervision, let's try it.

Tightly wrap a piece of copper wire five times around a galvanized nail just under the head of the nail. Leave a tail of wire extending straight out from the nail about 3” (8 cm).

Repeat Step 1 with the remaining four nails and four pieces of copper wire.

Fill six wells of an ice tray with distilled white vinegar.

You’ll create a circuit by placing each nail into one well of vinegar and making sure the copper wire is bent so that it goes into the vinegar in the next well. The wire is an electron bridge from one well into the next. Make sure the wire from one nail does NOT touch the nail or wire in any other well. There should be only vinegar between the metals in each well.

Place one “leg” of the LED into the well with only a copper wire inside it and place the other “leg” into the well with only a nail in it. If the bulb lights up, you nailed it! If the bulb doesn’t light up, just lift the bulb out of the well, rotate it a half-turn to move the legs to the opposite well, and lower it back into the vinegar. It lights up!

How Does It Work

These kind of batteries are comprised of two specific metals that are “suspended” in an acidic solution. With the Ice-Tray Battery, the two metals are zinc and copper. The zinc is in the galvanization on the nail (galvanization prevents rust) and in the copper of the wire. The acid comes from the vinegar you poured into the ice tray. More specifically, since vinegar is almost all water, the acid comes from the 4-8% of acetic acid dissolved in it. The two metal components are electrodes. They’re the sites in a battery where moving electrons (the current) enter and then leave the battery. With this vinegar, zinc, and copper set-up, the current will flow from the wire bridge (copper), across the vinegar, to the nail (zinc), and then along the bridge to the vinegar and… well, you get the idea. The electricity passes easily through the acidic solution of vinegar in the wells. Some liquids help this flow and some can stop it altogether.

Once the Ice-Tray Battery is connected to the LED, you create a “complete” or closed circuit. As the electrons pass through the LED, the electrical energy excites atoms inside it and they emit a specific wavelength of color as they fall back to a lower energy level. You see it as a lighted LED. The electrons pass continuously one way through all of the components unless the circuit is “broken” or opened. Because an LED needs a specific direction of electrons passing through it to glow and you happen to put the “legs” into the battery backwards, it won’t light up. Just reversing the wells the legs are in makes it all good, the flow is right, and you’re rewarded with a glowing LED.

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19 Engaging Electricity Science Experiments for Kids: Igniting Curiosity, Innovation, and a Love for STEM

These experiments, tailored for children, transform complex scientific concepts into accessible and enjoyable activities, fostering a deep and lasting interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Beyond mere academic learning, these activities equip children with critical thinking skills, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset—abilities essential for navigating the challenges of the 21st century. As kids light up LEDs, power clocks with fruits, or create simple motors, they’re not just performing tasks; they’re embarking on a voyage of discovery, understanding the science that shapes our world.

Looking for some fun, educational activities to try with the kids? This article shares some great science experiments that teach children all about electricity. https://t.co/wRk6qoemUi pic.twitter.com/WaZGNRTeT2 — AnstandigElectric (@AnstandigE) April 25, 2022

Moreover, it underscores the importance of experiential learning. By engaging directly with scientific phenomena, children move beyond passive absorption of information to active creation of knowledge. This article, therefore, is more than just a collection of experiments; it’s a blueprint for inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. It demonstrates that with a bit of curiosity and creativity, the mysteries of electricity can illuminate young minds, sparking a lifelong passion for learning and exploration.

1. Bending Water with Static Electricity

What it teaches, conceptual background, 2. make a magic wand.

The experiment showcases the ability of static electricity to attract objects, effectively turning a simple rod into a ‘magic wand’. This visually engaging activity helps to demystify the concept of static electricity and demonstrates its practical effects.

3. Bubble Balloons

Difficulty Level: Low

4. Soda Can Electroscope

5. separate salt & pepper, 6. butterfly experiment, 7. homopolar motor, 8. electric cornstarch, 9. simple lemon battery, 10. index card flashlight, 11. potato clock, 12. water & electricity, 13. create a motor, 14. build a power pack, 15. making a dimmer switch, 16. paper circuits, 17. play-dough circuits.

To discover how to bring electrical concepts to life with Play-Dough Circuits, including setting up your own conductive and insulating paths, watching this instructional video is highly recommended.

Participants will explore the basics of circuitry, including the concepts of electrical conductors and insulators. The experiment makes it easy to visualize the path of electrical current and introduces the idea of creating simple circuits with everyday materials. It encourages experimentation with different circuit configurations and provides a foundation for learning about electrical engineering principles.

18. Build an Electromagnetic Train

Through building an electromagnetic train, learners gain insights into the workings of electromagnetic propulsion and the basic principles underlying modern electric trains. The experiment encourages exploration of how electricity and magnetism interact to create motion, offering a practical understanding of electromagnetism.

19. Bottle Radio

The value of electricity science experiments for kids.

Electricity science experiments for kids offer a treasure trove of educational benefits that extend far beyond the classroom, making them an invaluable addition to any science curriculum or at-home learning experience. These hands-on activities provide a unique opportunity to engage young minds in the exploration of fundamental scientific principles, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them.

In conclusion, the benefits of integrating electricity science experiments for kids into education are vast and varied. By offering hands-on, engaging, and intellectually stimulating activities, these experiments help cultivate curious, critical-thinking, and creative young minds ready to explore the electrifying world of science.

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Top 15 Science Experiments with Cornstarch

Cornstarch, an everyday pantry staple, is often reserved for thickening gravies or perfecting baked goods. But what if we told you that this unassuming white powder holds the key to a realm of scientific wonders?

When cornstarch meets science, the results are nothing short of magical: from dancing particles to mystifying liquids that behave like solids.

Discover the captivating world of cornstarch with our carefully curated collection of the top 15 cornstarch experiments, perfect for students of all ages.

By engaging in these experiments, students can enhance their problem-solving skills, foster a love for experimentation, and deepen their understanding of scientific concepts.

It’s time to unleash your inner scientist and explore the wonders of this remarkable substance!

1. Electric Cornstarch

This mesmerizing experiment combines the simplicity of cornstarch with the mind-blowing properties of electricity.

2. Rainbow Foam Dough

Get ready to dive into a world of colorful wonder with the captivating experiment of Rainbow Foam Dough! Brace yourself for a sensory explosion as you blend the magic of cornstarch with vibrant hues, creating a mesmerizing, squishy masterpiece.

Learn more: Rainbow Foam Dough

3. Frozen Popsicle Chalk

Combining cornstarch’s wonders with vibrant colors and freezing temperatures will create a unique and refreshing medium for your artistic expression.

Imagine the thrill of crafting your very own popsicle-shaped chalk that magically transforms sidewalks into vibrant masterpieces.

Learn more: Frozen Popsicle Chalk

4. Cornstarch Quicksand

Mixing cornstarch with water creates a mesmerizing concoction that behaves like both a solid and a liquid, defying our understanding of conventional materials.

5. Scented Edible Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Imagine the thrill of transforming your ordinary sidewalk into a vibrant canvas that not only showcases your artistic talent but also tantalizes your senses.

By combining the magic of cornstarch with enticing scents and vibrant colors, you’ll create a unique and mouthwatering medium for your creative expression.

Learn more: Scented Edible Sidewalk Chalk Paint

6. Pretend Frozen/Melting Ice Cream

By combining the wonders of cornstarch with colorful ingredients and a touch of magic, you’ll craft a sensory masterpiece that mimics the look and feel of real ice cream.

Learn more: Pretend Frozen/Melting Ice Cream

7. Colorful Oobleck

! Brace yourself for a magical substance that defies the laws of physics and challenges your understanding of matter.

By combining the simplicity of cornstarch with a burst of vibrant colors, you’ll create a mind-bending concoction that is both a liquid and a solid.

Learn more: Colorful Oobleck

8. Make Homemade Watercolor

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and explore the fascinating world of color with the captivating experiment of making Homemade Watercolor!

Get your paintbrushes ready as you embark on a creative journey that allows you to craft your very own vibrant and unique watercolors using cornstarch.

Learn more: Make Homemade Watercolor

9. Dancing Oobleck

As you explore the properties of this peculiar substance, you’ll witness Oobleck come to life, dancing and rippling in response to vibrations.

Learn more: Dancing Oobleck

10. Make A Clay

This hands-on experience allows you to experiment with different textures, shapes, and designs, providing endless possibilities for artistic expression.

Learn more: Make A Clay

11. Edible Gluten Free No Cook Playdough

By combining the wonders of cornstarch with simple ingredients from your kitchen, you’ll create a sensory masterpiece that can be molded, squished, and sculpted to your heart’s content.

Learn more: Edible Gluten Free No Cook Playdough

12. Home Made Easy Face Paint

Get ready to transform into a colorful and imaginative character with the captivating experiment of Homemade Easy Face Paint using cornstarch! Get your brushes ready as you embark on a creative journey that allows you to customize your own face paint using simple ingredients found in your kitchen.

Learn more: Home Made Easy Face Paint

By combining cornstarch with water, you’ll create a mesmerizing concoction that behaves like a liquid and a solid simultaneously.

Learn more: Sludge

14. Cornstarch Goo

y mixing cornstarch with water, you’ll create a gooey and malleable material that reacts in unexpected ways. As you explore the properties of Cornstarch Goo, you’ll witness its peculiar behavior—firm when touched with force but fluid and runny when left alone.

15. Edible Slime or Gak

Get your hands ready for a squishy and tasty experience as you combine the wonders of cornstarch with edible ingredients to create a delightful slime that you can eat. This hands-on experiment not only lets you explore the fun and tactile sensation of slime but also offers a safe and delicious twist.

Learn more: Edible Slime or Gak

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25 Electricity Experiments For Kids

By Beth Roberts | Last Updated April 21, 2022

It’s hard to get kids excited about science and experiments. But luckily, there are plenty of cool ideas for electricity experiments for kids that you can use to change that.

Take a look at these 25 unique science projects for kids about electricity, perfect for all ages and skill levels. You will find some easy, quick experiments that take more time and preparation. So try something new this summer.

1. Waterbending Static Electricity Experiment 

The kids want to know what they can do with the electricity they get from their hairdryers, and that’s a good question. Can they turn it into the water? Can they create an electrical field and make water? The answer is yes! Follow this simple step-by-step guide to see how to do it. This experiment is fun for all ages, but children will enjoy playing with this stuff the most.

2. Make a Magic Wand 

You probably know about static electricity. It’s what causes the hair to stand up on your arms and the hair dryers to get hot. But did you know that you can use that static electricity to create a magic wand ? Kids will love learning how magnets work and how to make them work together.

3. Index Card Flashlight Experiment

Do the kids want to know how light works? It turns out that light is created by electricity and magnetism . In this easy experiment, the kids will learn about the basic principles of light using just a little bit of aluminum foil.

4. Potato Clock 

Potato Clock is a cute little science experiment that will teach kids how electricity and magnetism work together to create a clock. The potato is the clock face; the paper is the hands; the pen is a needle, and the magnets are the wind-up key. The kids will love making this clock, and they can even make it into a working toy if they choose to.

5. Bubble Balloons 

This experiment is a blast for all ages. The kids will learn how to make a bubble balloon and then how the bubble balloon becomes energized by electricity and magnetism when they touch it together!

6. Soda Can Electroscope 

There are two basic ways that the human brain sees movement. One way is through color and light; the other is sound and vibration. Both of these ways are important to us as humans but at different levels of importance. If you think about it, when you see a person, they have a face or a walking motion. But when you see something move in the dark or a mirror, it can be almost unrecognizable to you.

7. Create a Motor 

Creating a Motor is a great experiment to show kids how electricity works. They will learn about magnets and how they work to create motion in a simple motor. You will need some paper, a drawing, and a wire. You can make one for yourself or build one for your child.

8. Build a Power Pack

Build a Power Pack is an easy experiment that shows kids how electricity and magnets work together to create motion. They will need a paper clip, some aluminum foil, and some tape. Building a Power Pack is a fun, easy, and cheap way to teach kids to develop their primary electrical circuits. You can do this too! You will need some components. 

9. Bottle Radio 

You can make a bottle radio out of aluminum foil if you have a lot of it. The kids will love looking at the different sounds that come out of the bottle, and they may even be able to learn some science along the way.

10. Making a Dimmer Switch 

Making a Dimmer Switch is another way to process electricity that always makes me smile. When the kids make a dimmer switch, they will learn how magnets work together to create motion and light. They can then use this knowledge to create their electromagnets!

11. Separate Salt & Pepper 

Separate Salt & Pepper scientific project only requires a battery and some salt & pepper. Pour the salt and pepper into separate containers and place the mortar between them. This works because storms cause the electro-central place of batteries atoms in this works. The particles in each article are attracted to the end of the storm.

12. Butterfly Experiment  

A butterfly may seem like nothing more than a pretty winged insect. But when you use electrical charge and light, you can use a butterfly to demonstrate how electricity moves around the world. The easiest way to do this is with the double-sided 4x4x4 L.E.D. Cube and a single L.E.D. that has four sections of equal lengths. Simply connect one cube side up, then place the other cube side down on top of it.

13. Homopolar Motor 

Homopolar motors work by using electricity and magnets . They involve spinning a magnet at high speeds. A small wheel to propel the interest if the magnetic field is strong enough.

14. Build an Electromagnetic Train 

Electromagnetic trains are a great way to investigate the properties of electromagnetism. If you have no experience with this kind of science project, you can still make your own. Only a few everyday home items and some patience are required. First, make sure that the track will be smooth and even. Next, find a material that can conduct electricity well and put it on the way so that it won’t be too small or big.

15. Electric Cornstarch 

Electric cornstarch is a great way to prove that cornstarch can conduct electricity. You have to make a plastic glove by cutting the top off a bottle and filling it with cornstarch. Then, charge one end of the plastic glove with electricity, and the other side will light up.

16. Water & Electricity 

Water is famous for its ability to conduct electricity. It was demonstrated in this project when in a clear glass bottle with two different electrolytes. The two electrolytes were saltwater and pure vinegar. The only difference was that one contained salt while the other contained vinegar when the saltwater with electricity becomes an electrolyte using a voltmeter.

17. Steady Hand Game 

Who knew a battery, a tiny bit of metal, and two wires could provide so much entertainment? After the cables are attached to the battery and the metal, place one on each side of your hand. You will feel an electrical vibration that will make it hard for you to keep your hand steady.

18. Tiny Dancers (Homopolar Motor) 

Homopolar motors are fun and easy to make. And they are also known as tiny dancers because they tend to spin around in circles. This is a great beginner project for learning about electricity, but it does require some items that you may not have lying around the house. So double-check the list before you begin!

19. Simple Lemon Battery

Simple Lemon Battery particular fun experiment has so much to offer because it is one of the most basic. But it still proves electricity is natural and how a battery works. In short, all you need are a lemon, two nails, and an alligator clip. Then, attach one pin to the opposing end of the battery and the other nail to the positive end. Finally, put the middle of each nail into a lemon half.

20. Rising Ghosts Experiment 

A motion source creates electromagnetic fields . Then, they will attract electrons to it and make an electric field that acts as an antenna. In this project, you will charge a ghost with electricity, and then you will be able to see the ghost move, but it won’t be floating.

21. Play Dough Circuits 

Play Dough Circuits is a straightforward project that makes it easy to see what happens in a circuit without going with the big guns of building a complete course. One course consists of two conductive rods and polystyrene balls. You can use whatever materials you have around the house–including play dough!

22. Copper Plate Coin 

Use a pen going to complete a circuit and light up some L.E.D.s! It is such a fun project for kids as it is easy to set up and does not require much work–or even very many materials, for that matter. And look at how cool the lights shine through when you hold the copper plate above them!

23. Dirt Battery Experiment 

Dirt Battery Experiment is a fun activity that shows kids how batteries work. You need to prepare a half cup of copper sulfate and dish soap–and then mix it all up (using your hands). Then, add half a cup of salt and another cup of warm water. It takes about five minutes to put up, and your kids will have a fun science experiment to show off to their friends.

24. Rainbow Salt Circuit 

Rainbow Salt Circuit is an excellent , colorful project that your kids will love to do. It uses liquid crystals and salt to make a circuit that lights up when pouring in the salt. Rainbow Salt Circuit  can be adapted to suit any age and is one of the best easy experiments for kids

25. Homemade Wigglebot 

Homemade Wigglebot is a fun project that looks like a face but acts like an actual robot! This requires very few materials, so it is an excellent science experiment for kids. The Wigglerbot in a straightforward way–just some wooden craft sticks and plastic tubing. Simply attach the tubes to the tips of the wooden craft sticks, as this creates a circuit.

Easy Experiment: A static electricity lesson with cornstarch, oil

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25 Cool & Exciting Electricity Experiments For Kids

May 17, 2021 //  by  Sean Kivi

Electricity. It's something that is so vital, so essential to our lives that we rarely give it a second thought. It works because it just...does. You might find it difficult to explain to your stunts about the electrical process and how exactly electrons create power. If so, try some of these electricity experiments for kids below. They are sure to make things electrifying for your students!

1. Waterbending Static Electricity Experiment

This experiment is relatively simple and requires only a few household items to set up. You can use this fun science experiment to teach your kids about static electricity and electric charge.

Learn more: Frugal Fun 4 Boys

2. Make a Magic Wand

The most magical part of this battery science project is that you can use it to make science fun. Your kids will love using a coin battery to make a wizard wand. Take care, though, as this isn’t an experiment for kids that are very young.

Learn more: Babble Dabble Do

3. Index Card Flashlight

Use this simple circuit activity to teach your kids about building circuits and batteries. You can even try developing it for your more advanced students by discussing things like electrical charges.

Find out more: Mystery Science

4. Potato Clock

This awesome electricity science experiment would make a fun science fair project, too. It's a good tool for learning about batteries and the functions of electrical power in a way that is creative and engaging.

See it here: Kidz World

5. Bubble Balloons

Using this static electricity activity, your kids will move balloons with a balloon. A fun science project that requires very little set-up, so it's perfect for the classroom and at home!

Learn more: Create Play Travel

6. Soda Can Electroscope

You'll only need a few household materials for this fun science idea. It will keep your kids engaged and interesting by helping them learn all about the positive charge and negative charge.

Learn more: Fizzics Education

7. Create a Motor

This activity is an excellent way to combine engineering and science. Your students will make a simple motor in this experiment. It’s also a fantastic tool for learning about how magnets work.

8. Build a Power Pack

Explore the power of electricity and batteries with this hands-on activity students will be sure to enjoy. You can use this experiment to power some of the other experiments on this list.

Find out more: Energizer

9. Bottle Radio

This wonderful activity involves creating a crystal radio with just a glass bottle and a few other items. You can even use it once it’s completed, so it's great for learning basic concepts on the topic of electricity!

Check it out: Make Zine

10. Making a Dimmer Switch

Using a light circuit, your kids will create their own dimmer switch. Perfect for teaching about light bulbs, sources of power, and electrical currents in a hands-on way. Definitely not one of the activities for babies, though!

Watch it here: Science Buddies

11. Separate Salt & Pepper

Another static electricity project requires no more than some household materials. Younger grade level students will think it’s magic, but you can teach them about types of electricity instead

Find out more: Frugal Fun 4 Boys

12. Butterfly Experiment 

This balloon science experiment is great for combining art with science fun for preschool-aged children to elementary-age children. They'll simply love seeing the butterfly's wings move, and you can use it to teach the basics of electricity.

See it here: I Heart Crafty Things

13. Homopolar Motor

This simple motor experiment is simple to create and an excellent resource to learn about electric power using copper wire. You can also expand it to make a cool optical illusion.

Check it out: Frugal Fun 4 Boys

14. Build an Electromagnetic Train

This fun activity is not as difficult as it sounds! Electrical energy and neodymium magnets power this train, which you can use to learn about electrical currents and electrical charge.

15. Electric Cornstarch

A slightly different take on the usual static electricity experiment, this hands-on science experiment involves learning about positive and negative charges. You can also help students to learn about key concepts of electricity.

Check it out: Steve Spangler Science

16. Water & Electricity 

Have your students ever wondered why you shouldn’t touch a switch with wet hands? Use this experiment to teach them why with the conductor attributes of regular water molecules, from atom to atom.

Read more: Rookie Parenting

17. Steady Hand Game

Playing an educational and fun game is always a fantastic way to learn and this is certainly no different. Your students will learn about the concept of electricity and current electricity flow. It’s also useful for getting your kids involved in STEAM!

See it here: Left Brain Craft Brain

18. Tiny Dancers Homopolar Motor

This activity is an expanded version of classic electricity experiments like number 13. Your students will simply adore seeing the dancers move by neodymium magnet in this cool battery experiment!

Check it out: Babble Dabble Do

19. Simple Lemon Battery

This edible science experiment is an innovative take on teaching complete circuits. Try using different fruits and vegetables and compare their output. Make sure you assist in following directions with children that are younger.

20. Rising Ghosts Experiment

This is an excellent treat for Halloween! This can be used to learn about static charges and electrons with simple materials. You can make it an even more in-depth lesson by looking at concepts like the conduction of electricity.

Read more: Fizzics Education

21. Play Dough Circuits

Get some playdough and let your students craft it into whatever shape they please, then help to show them how it works to conduct electricity. They'll simply love creating this ingenious closed circuit!

See it here: Science Sparks

22. Copper Plate Coins

All you need for one of these exciting electricity experiments is a few household materials and a battery. Your students will be fascinated with the process of electrolysis and using a coin cell battery.

Check it out: Kiwi Co

23. Dirt Battery Experiment

Yes, you got that right - a battery-powered by dirt! This won't fulfill all of your students' electricity needs, but it sure is a fascinating way to teach them about how dirt can function as a conductor.

Learn more: Teach Beside Me

24. Rainbow Salt Circuit

You should be able to find everything at home already for this experiment. Your students will simply love seeing the array of colors of salt, using food coloring, and making a beautiful circuit.

Read more: Steam Powered Family

25. Homemade Wigglebot

Take a trip to the future by helping your kids create their very first "robot". It won't be able to complete any urgent tasks for you, but it will teach them about power and how electricity can be conducted through batteries.

Check it out: Research Parent

Each of these experiments provides an excellent way to get your students excited about and interested in electricity. They will be sure to enjoy using them to learn whilst having a wealth of fun, too.

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