Shocking Science: Fun & Fascinating Electrical Experiments

Find out why electricity experiments are among the most exciting science activities you can do by performing these easy and safe ones. Most of the supplies you need can be bought at a local store or found around the house. Unlock the mysteries and magic of electricity: Create your own bolt of "lightning." Get a spark using the same tools as your ancient ancestors did - rocks. Turn a lemon into a battery that lights up an LED. Put together a galvanometer that can detect and measure small electric currents. Make a very simple kind of motor. Use them as a basis of a science fair project, or just for fun. Whether you try an experiment with static electricity that's a hair-raising experience or construct your own circuits, you'll be fascinated by what you're doing right from the start!