Biyernes, Agosto 26, 2011

Science Fair Project for 8th Grade

Generators have always been a big help in terms of electrical crisis. Making an electric generator is a good way of learning the principles of generators. It also is an exciting science project. In this science experiment, we will make a different type of generator, a wooden generator


A wooden generator is possible.


Following are the material that you need in order to construct the 8th grade science fair project:

  1. Wood dowel 3/8" diameter
  2. Wood Dowel 1" diameter.
  3. 1/2 Square foot Balsa wood (1/8" diameter)
  4. Rod magnet 3" long
  5. Insulated copper wire 27 AWG, 200 feet
  6. 1.2 Volt Screw Base light Bulb
  7. Base for the light bulb
  8. Small sand paper
  9. Wood Glue


  1. Prepare all the materials needed.
  3. Make a 3/8" hole in the center of each square.
  4. Cut four 1" x 3 7/16.
  5. Cut a 3/4" piece from the 1" wood dowel.
  7. Apply some glue.
  8. Center it and wait for it to dry.
  10. Wood dowels after completing the step 4
  11. Wood dowels after completing the step 5.
  12. Insert the magnet in the hole of the wood dowel.
  13. Center it and use some glue to secure it.
  16. Place the other large square to complete the box.
  18. Wrap 200 turns of copper wire around the box and use masking tape to secure it.
  19. Remove the insulation from the ends of the wire.
  20. Connect it to the screws of the bulb holder or base.
  21. Insert the light bulb.
  22. Spin the wood dowel fast to get the light.

Results / Analysis of Data

You can answer the following questions:


Indeed, a wooden generator is possible to make. It is recommended to have an adult supervise or hlp you while doing the project. You can add your conclusion through the results and analysis of data.

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