{"title":"Energy Science Fair Projects","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"connecting-solar-energy-amp-electronics-a2788","title":"Connecting Solar Energy \u0026amp; Electronics","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-86 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Light-Bulb-Saniphoto.jpg\" alt=\"clear light bulb yellow background\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Saniphoto\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interesting science fair project, designed for the third or fourth grade level by Dr. David B. Whyte of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/Elec_p061.shtml?fave=no\u0026amp;isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6RWxlYyxwOjEscmlkOjc0MjAxMTQ\u0026amp;from=TSW\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e, is perfect for students interested in electronics and energy. Created for use with RobotiKit's Frightened Grasshopper do-it-yourself robot kit, students will explore how energy is converted from one form to another and how the amount of radiant energy available affects the robot's level of kinetic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of Energy Explored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This form of energy is created by electromagnetic waves that exist in a broad range of wavelengths. In this project, students will explore radiant energy as it pertains to the sun or a light bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical energy (or electricity).\u003c\/strong\u003e This form of energy is created by the flow of charges along a conductor. In this project, students will explore electricity as it is used to power the grasshopper robot.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKinetic energy.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis form of energy is created by motion. In this project, students will explore kinetic energy as their grasshopper robot responds to both radiant and electrical energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robotic grasshopper, equipped with a solar panel, stores up radiant energy from the sun or a light bulb converting it into electrical energy which is then turned into kinetic energy. In layman's terms, place the robot in the sun or under a light bulb and it will begin to skitter away! Using several different light bulbs, each with a different wattage, students will explore how differing amounts of radiant energy affect the grasshopper's activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor project instructions, a list of needed materials, a helpful video, mock experiment tables, project variations and extensions, be sure to visit Science Buddies for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. There you will find an incredible selection of educational products including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-447-daycare-cribs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecommercial cribs\u003c\/a\u003e for day care facilities!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091046937,"sku":"A2788","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Light-Bulb-Saniphoto.jpg?v=1522781616"},{"product_id":"making-batteries-from-fruits-amp-vegetables-a2816","title":"Making Batteries from Fruits \u0026amp; Vegetables","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-453 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2328220277_dc34462160_o.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 Rob Nunn, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that you can use real fruits and vegetables to create energy that will actually power a light bulb and other things? In this science fair project designed for upper-elementary students by Craig Sander of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/Energy_p010.shtml?fave=no\u0026amp;isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6RW5lcmd5LHA6MSxyaWQ6OTM2Njc0NA\u0026amp;from=TSW\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e, your child or student will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to make a battery using fruits or vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore how electricity and circuits work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with different types and quantities of fruit\/vegetables to determine which generates more power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Vegetable Batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatteries are like miniature power plants where energy is created through chemical reactions. To make a simple battery, students will need three main components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrodes. The conductive metal material that makes contact with the nonmetallic part of a circuit. For this science fair project, Sanders suggests using zinc-coated nails and copper wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrolyte Liquid. The liquid solution that reacts chemically when contact is made with the metal electrode. Fresh fruits and vegetables will provide the needed electrolyte liquid in this project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA conductive material that will carry the electric current from the reaction site (i.e. where the electrodes meet the electrolyte liquid) to the object (or load) being powered. Sanders suggests jumper leads with alligator clips and various wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing these basic fruit and vegetable batteries, students will complete two different experiments. In the first, students will explore how much voltage is generated by \u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e zinc-copper potato cell and how different loads affect its performance. In the second, students will create a \u003cem\u003eseries\u003c\/em\u003e of zinc-copper potato cells, testing energy output and exploring if larger loads can be supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more information on the project including background information, research questions\/terms, procedure, variations, and extended topics, be sure to visit the full project post at Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103171097,"sku":"A2816","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2328220277_dc34462160_o.jpg?v=1522781689"},{"product_id":"pizza-box-solar-oven-a2822","title":"Pizza Box Solar Oven","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-293 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Solar-Oven.jpg\" alt=\"solar oven\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Simon Fraser University\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in cooking and alternative sources of energy {oh yeah, and yummy treats!}, this project designed by the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nmsea.org\/Curriculum\/4_6\/pizza_box_oven\/pizza_box_ovens.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNew Mexico Solar Energy Association\u003c\/a\u003e(NMSEA) is a perfect combination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this experiment, you will create your own pizza box solar oven explore {and observe!} several concepts relating to passive solar energy...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow sunlight can be used as a source of energy - both as a direct heat source and through reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow dark surfaces absorb and contain the energy from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow heat from the sun can be trapped and used to create an insulating effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePizza Box Solar Oven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the oven, you'll need a large pizza box, aluminum foil, black construction paper, clear plastic wrap, masking tape, and string. For a complete supply list and detailed directions, be sure to visit the full article at NMSEA. Here are several videos that will also help you create your own oven:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b6mOT-hgqfQ\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSolar Cookers: The Pizza Box Solar Oven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xbwliZJiHe8\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHow to Turn a Pizza Box into a Solar Oven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e[NOTE: These directions may vary from those provided by NMSEA!]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter creating the device, test it by cooking something small {like a hot dog!}. Remember that it takes a lot of energy to cook food and it will take even longer when attempting to harness solar energy. Also, it is important to remember that the position of the sun changes throughout the day, making it necessary to change the positioning of your pizza box oven as well. As you get the hang of it, work your way up to a batch of cookies or something equally tasty to share with your science fair visitors!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105301017,"sku":"A2822","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Solar-Oven.jpg?v=1522781702"},{"product_id":"harnessing-the-suns-rays-for-cooking-a4391","title":"Harnessing the Sun's Rays for Cooking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4391.jpg\" alt=\"Using Solar Energy for Cooking Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar energy is a low-cost technology that can be used to heat homes, power lights, and even boil water\/cook food. This cool science fair project from Quinton Stowell of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.qstowell.webspace.virginmedia.com\/sunbrella\/index.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunSpot\u003c\/a\u003e explores harnessing the sun's energy for cooking and, for middle school students interested in engineering (specifically in energy and power), is sure to be a fun project to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've probably seen various projects floating around the web that use a cardboard box and aluminum foil to create a solar oven. What's cool about Quinton's project is that it makes use of an umbrella as a base for the portable solar grill! A fun new twist \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e great way to give an existing product a new purpose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt his project page you'll find a list of needed materials as well as directions for creating your own “sunbrella” (as he calls it). To make this into a complete science fair project, you'll need to select an aspect\/feature of the sunbrella to improve and test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/Energy_p018.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis project\u003c\/a\u003e uses a traditional box-oven, the research questions, background information, and project set-up might help guide\/inspire your project!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194069529,"sku":"A4391","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4391.jpg?v=1522782233"},{"product_id":"make-your-own-wind-turbine-science-fair-project-a4421","title":"Make Your Own Wind Turbine - Science Fair Project","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Engineering%20and%20Wind%20Energy%20Science%20Fair%20Project.jpg\" title=\"Middle School Engineering and Wind Energy Science Fair Project Idea\" alt=\"Middle School Engineering and Wind Energy Science Fair Project Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e© Hans Hillewaert \/ \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCC-BY-SA-3.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those students interested in engineering and environmental science, this wind turbine project from Yvon, contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Junior-Wind-Turbine\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInstructables\u003c\/a\u003e, is sure to inspire some great project ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the tutorial as a guide for creating miniature turbine models, students might explore how various design components effect voltage\/electrical output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbine size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade size\/shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, students might measure how wind speed, turbine location, etc. might effect the performance of the turbine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Other Interesting Resources}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencekids.co.nz\/sciencefacts\/energy\/windenergy.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Kids: Wind Energy Facts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.kidwind.org\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKid Wind Project\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734195347481,"sku":"A4421","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Engineering_20and_20Wind_20Energy_20Science_20Fair_20Project.jpg?v=1522782241"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/BIN588626_L.jpg?v=1530027739","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/energy-science-fair-projects\/grade-4.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}