Simple Potato Electricity Experiment – STEM Activity for Kids
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I have so many strong memories as a kid, and simple interactive science experiments literally set my course for life! When I saw this simple potato electricity experiment STEM activity for kids hit my inbox I knew you guys would love to see it too!
Below you can find an overview on how to enjoy this simple electricity experiment with your students and a video visual guide.
Potato Electricity Experiment –
Supplies Needed:
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3 (fresh) medium potatoes
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Copper electrodes
/strips (or pennies) (1 per potato) -
Zinc electrode
/strips (or galvanized nails) (1 per potato) -
small LED light or LCD clock with wires
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4+ insulated wires with metal/alligator clips
at the ends
/strips (or pennies) (1 per potato)
/strips (or galvanized nails) (1 per potato)
at the ends
Directions:
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Insert one copper strip and one zinc strip into each potato.
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Use one alligator clip with wire to connect the copper strip in the potato to the positive terminal on your clock/LED light.
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Attach another wire to the zinc strip in that same potato to the copper strip in the next potato.
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From the 2nd potato, use another wire to connect the zinc strip in that potato to the copper strip in your 3rd potato.
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In the 3rd potato, use one alligator clip with wire to connect the zinc strip in that potato to the negative terminal on the clock/LED light.
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Now your clock or light should turn on!
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