Dunman Electric

Category: Kids

  • DIY Dirt Battery; A Lesson In Circuits

    DIY Dirt Battery; A Lesson In Circuits

    In today’s project you can get your hands dirty and learn about circuits at the same time! Follow our step-by-step instructions to create your own dirt battery using just dirt, copper wire, galvanized steel screws, an ice tray, LED diodes, and….a lemon?

    An instructional image titled 'Make Your Own Dirt Battery,' featuring a list of materials needed such as copper wire, galvanized steel screws, dirt, LED diodes, an ice tray, and optional lemon juice. It includes a step-by-step guide with six clear steps for creating a dirt battery.
    An instructional graphic explaining how a dirt battery works, featuring diagrams of a battery circuit, soil, zinc, copper electrodes, and an LED light.

    We’d love to see your completed projects! Email us ( admin@dunmanelectric.com) a photo of your dirt battery with your name and age to enter our monthly raffle for a Snap Circuits Explorer kit!

  • Build a Low Voltage Electromagnet at Home

    Build a Low Voltage Electromagnet at Home

    Did you know that electricity flowing through a wire can create an invisible magnetic field? Well, it can! Try this project to create your own, low voltage electromagnet! To get started, open our How To Sand Enameled Wire page for reference and follow the instructions below! Be careful to never touch exposed wire and be sure to disconnect your electromagnet when you’re finished playing with it to avoid overheating the wire and battery. Always ask for help from your adults when handling electricity!

    Instructions for making an electromagnet, including materials needed such as enameled copper wire, battery, nail, electric tape, and paperclips.
    An infographic explaining the principles of creating an electromagnet, including the roles of copper wire, a battery, and an iron nail.

    We’d love to see your completed projects! Email us ( admin@dunmanelectric.com) a photo of your electromagnet in action with your name and age to enter our monthly raffle for a Snap Circuits Explorer kit!

  • Preparing Enameled Wire for Projects

    Preparing Enameled Wire for Projects

    There are many different situations where you may need to sand enameled wire for use in our project series in the Kids’ Corner of our site. We’ve included these instructions for your convenience along with a purchase link for our recommended wire here.

  • DIY Homopolar Motor; The Lorentz Force in Action

    DIY Homopolar Motor; The Lorentz Force in Action

    Today, we will be exploring the Lorentz Force and how you can use it to create your very own simple motor using electricity and magnetism! All you need to get started is 18 gauge copper wire, 1 AA battery, 1-2 disc magnets, wire cutters, and some pliers! Remember to ask an adult for help with cutting your wire!

    An instructional graphic showing the materials needed to create a homopolar motor, including copper wire, a AA battery, disc magnets, wire cutters, and pliers, along with step-by-step directions for assembly.
    An educational graphic explaining the Lorentz force and how it relates to a homopolar motor, featuring diagrams and text describing electricity, magnetism, and motion.

    We’d love to see your completed projects! Email us ( admin@dunmanelectric.com )a photo of your homopolar motor with your name and age to enter our monthly raffle for a Snap Circuits Explorer kit!

  • DIY Dirt Battery; A Lesson In Circuits

    DIY Dirt Battery; A Lesson In Circuits

    In today’s project you can get your hands dirty and learn about circuits at the same time! Follow our step-by-step instructions to create your own dirt battery using just dirt, copper wire, galvanized steel screws, an ice tray, LED diodes, and….a lemon?

    An instructional image titled 'Make Your Own Dirt Battery,' featuring a list of materials needed such as copper wire, galvanized steel screws, dirt, LED diodes, an ice tray, and optional lemon juice. It includes a step-by-step guide with six clear steps for creating a dirt battery.
    An instructional graphic explaining how a dirt battery works, featuring diagrams of a battery circuit, soil, zinc, copper electrodes, and an LED light.

    We’d love to see your completed projects! Email us ( admin@dunmanelectric.com) a photo of your dirt battery with your name and age to enter our monthly raffle for a Snap Circuits Explorer kit!