Shaking Up Some Energy Kit

Build your own mini, motion powered generator!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create electricity? Science Buddies scientists developed this electricity and magnetism experiment kit to provide a straightforward and fun introduction to the science of how magnetic fields can be used to create electricity. You will learn about magnetic induction and how it can be used to generate electricity.

This kit includes all the electronic parts you need to build your own mini motion activated generator. Science Buddies easy-to-follow online instructions will support you as you build a basic motion powered generator and experiment with the amount of power generated. How many magnets and how much shaking will it take to light up one LED light? How about two, three, or four LEDs?

Instructions for this kit are available online. See below for links to the instructions and more.

Instructions are NOT included with the kit, but are available online from Science Buddies.

If you have questions about your kit, please see the following FAQ article from Science Buddies:

• Shaking Up Some Energy Kit FAQ

Each Shaking Up Some Energy kit contains:

• 1 Enamel-coated magnet wire spool
• 6 Neodymium magnets
• 10 Red LED lights
• 1 Breadboard
• 2 Alligator clip leads
• 1 Sandpaper sheet

• Safety glasses
• Cardstock sheet
• Corrugated cardboard
• Scissors
• Hobby knife or utility knife
• Ruler
• Pen or pencil
• Scotch tape
• Craft glue
• Optional: power drill