Engineering Electricity

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In this Engineering Electricity lesson, youth design and build a wind-powered vehicle to turn on a light bulb using the Engineering Design Process. Youth also learn how to incorporate this step into a Rube Goldberg™ type machine. Ideal for grades K-8.

Lesson time: 35-45 minutes

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