Dirt Batteries: 4-H STEM Club (Grades 3-7)

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children
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Program Description

Event Details

cEarth Batteries

Just in time for Earth Day, participants will learn about electrons by making a working battery using potting soil.4

Dirt batteries, or earth batteries, are devices that generate low-voltage electricity using moist soil as an electrolyte between two dissimilar metal electrodes (typically copper and zinc). These water-activated, sustainable cells operate via harvesting electrons released by microbes in the soil as they decompose organic matter. 

Children in Grades 3-7 are welcome to register./ Limited to 12 participants

If your child is are unable to attend event, please cancel reservation at least 24 hours in advance either online or contact the library at 914-337-7680 / Spots are limited to 12 participants.

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Disclaimer(s)

*We reserve the right to refuse access to any programs for individuals who do not meet the specified age requirement for the program.*

This is a drop-off event for kids only!  

Adults can pick up children when program has finished.

Registration required to attend this program

If you are unable to attend event, please cancel reservation at least 24 hours in advance either online or contact the library at 914-337-7680