Materials

Exploring Marine Hydrokinetics Materials

ACTIVITY MATERIALS NEEDED

Electricity, Electromagnetism, and Circuits ƒ 9-volt Batteries ƒ Compasses ƒ Motors (1 disassembled, if possible) ƒ Alligator clips ƒ Large nails ƒ LED bulbs ƒ 9-volt battery clips ƒ Masking tape ƒ Conductive dough

Energy in Waves Demonstrations

Making Waves Demo ƒ Slinky-style spring ƒ Plastic 1 or 2 liter bottle ƒ Cooking oil ƒ Water ƒ Small plastic cube, brick, or bead ƒ Funnel ƒ Hot glue gun ƒ Food coloring ƒ Transparent tub or box ƒ White paper ƒ Clip lamp with bulb ƒ 1” PVC pipe or dowel

Ocean Current Formation

Model Wave Generator ƒ Large, clear container to represent ocean or large body of water; shoebox sized or larger ƒ Thermometers ƒ 5mL Transfer pipettes ƒ 50 mL Beakers or cups ƒ Red, blue, or green food coloring ƒ Spoons ƒ Table salt ƒ Ice ƒ Hot plate or hot pot ƒ Clear, plastic tubing ƒ Cylindrical magnets, diameter close but not equivalent to the inner diameter of the tubing ƒ Magnet wire ƒ Fishing bobber or floats ƒ Rulers ƒ Permanent markers ƒ Scissors ƒ Galvanometers ƒ Alligator clips ƒ Large 4-5 gallon tub ƒ Hot glue guns and extra glue sticks ƒ 1 Spool of fishing line ƒ 1 Pool noodle ƒ Waterproof duct tape ƒ Utility knives ƒ Fine-grain sandpaper ƒ Water ƒAnchors or weights