Motors, Generators, Gears for Kids

Now you can easily teach about motors for kids, plus generators, gears, and more! See how electric motors work, what happens when you change polarity, and more. With our low-priced, hands-on kits and parts, kids can build working models of both motors and generators. Or try the hair-raising experiments with a Van de Graaff generator.

These motors and generators are ideal for homeschool, science fair, scouting projects, and more. Buy small DC motors or the individual components to build one yourself.

Explore how the forces of electricity and magnetism work together by building a motor using simple materials. With a battery, some wire, a magnet, and a few other common supplies, you can discover electric current, magnetic fields, and more.

Get step-by-step instructions for how to build a motor from a battery & magnet with our Build a Simple Motor project (includes video).