wind wheel generator
Objective: The objective of this project is to design and
build a wheel that rotates with air and can generate
electricity.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Plastic spoons
Ice-cream sticks
DC motor
LED's
Candle
Cold drink can
Electrical wires
Glue gun or adhesive tape
Platform
Procedure:
Step 1: Take the bottle cap and attach the spoons in a
circular manner to it using glue gun as shown in the diagram.
Step 2: Attach the bottle cap to the shaft of the DC motor
Step3: Connect both the terminals of the DC motor to the
system of LED
Step 4: Fix the motor on the stand and place the stand on the
tray.
Step 5: Place the stand in the platform.
Step 6:Take the can and fix it at some height to the platform
so that the opening of the can faces the wheel.
Step 7: Place a burning candle below the can.
Result:
When the candle heats the can the air inside the can is warmed u and expand ,allows it to flow
outside and rotate the wheel on its way. As the wheel starts rotating DC motor converts the
mechanical energy of rotating wheel into electrical energy and light up the system of LED's.
balloon powered car
Objective: The objective of this project is to design and
build a 4 wheeled car which is operated by air filled
balloon.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Cardboard
Straw
Wheels
Balloons
Glue gun or adhesive tape
Procedure:
Step 1: Take the cardboard sheet and design it in the form of
car. Take two car designs and attach to both side of the
cardboard .
Step 2: Attach the wheels to the bottom of your car using
the axles. Make sure the axles are securely attached and
allow the wheels to rotate freely.
Step3: Create an opening at the rear of your car to attach
the balloon. This opening should be slightly smaller than the
inflated balloon.
Step 4: Attach a straw to the opening you made in step 3.
This will act as a nozzle for the air to escape from the
balloon.
Step 5:Inflate the balloon but do not tie it off yet. Stretch
the open end of the balloon over the straw or dowel,
ensuring a tight seal. Use tape to secure the balloon to the
car body if necessary.
Step 6: Place your car on a smooth surface or a track. Ensure
the wheels are in contact with the ground.
Result:
On releasing the air from the balloon by pinching the balloon's opening or removing the
tape. As the air escapes from the balloon, the car will move forward.
water wheel generator
Objective: The objective of this project is to design and build a waterwheel that can generate
electricity.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Plastic spoons
Ice-cream sticks
DC motor
LED's
Bottle caps
Straws
Electrical wires
Glue gun or adhesive tape
Bottles
Tray
Procedure:
Step 1: Take the bottle cap and attach the spoons in a circular
manner to it using glue gun as shown in the diagram.
Step 2: Attach the bottle cap to the shaft of the DC motor
Step3: Connect both the terminals of the DC motor to the
system of LED
Step 4: Fix the motor on the stand and place the stand on the
tray.
Step 5: Place the stand in the tray and fill it with water.
Step 6: Make a small hole at the bottom and neck of the bottle.
Step 7: Place the small straw at the lower opening and bigger bended straw at the upper
opening .
Step 8: Fill the tray and bottle with water and position the bottle at some height so that the
water falls directly at the spoons which will make the wheel rotate.
Result:
When the water falls at the wheel it starts rotating . DC motor converts the mechanical
energy of rotating fan into electrical energy and light up the system of LED's.
BRISTLEBOT
Objective: To design and build a Bristlebots. These are
simple robots made from a toothbrush head or any other
bristle-based structure that uses vibrations to move
around.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Toothbrush head
Coin cell battery
Vibrating motor
Decorative materials
Procedure:
Step 1: Prepare the toothbrush head by
remove the bristle portion from the handle.
Step 2: Attach the vibrating motor to the top
or bottom side of the toothbrush head. Make
sure the motor is centered and firmly
attached.
Step 3: Attach the positive (usually red) wire
of the vibrating motor to the +ve terminal of
the coin cell battery. Likewise, connect the
negative (usually black) wire of the motor to
the negative terminal of the battery.
Step 4: Attach the battery to the toothbrush
head using double-sided tape .
Step 5: Decorate your bristlebot to give it a
unique look. Use markers, googly eyes, or any
other materials you prefer to add personality
to your creation.
Result:
When bristlebot starts the vibrating motor starts making vibration and the brush
starts moving.
Robotic Bug
Objective: The objective of the solar powered robot project is
to design and build a small autonomous vehicle that can work
using solar energy.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Large paperclip or binder clip
Wooden clip
Small electric motor (vibrating motor)
Coin cell battery
LED's
Electrical wires
Glue or adhesive tape
Optional: Decorative materials (e.g., googly eyes)
Procedure:
Step 1: Straighten the paper clip and bend one end to create a hook-like shape. This will serve as the
bug's legs.
Step 2: Attach the small electric motor to the wooden clip using glue or adhesive tape. Position it in a way
that the motor's vibrations can be transmitted to the bug's body.
Step3: Attach the LED's to the wooden clip using glue on both sides of the clip as shown in diag.
Step 3: Attach the paper clip legs to the wooden clip using glue or by creating small holes to insert the
ends of the paper clip
Step 4: Connect one end of the electrical wires to the positive and negative terminals of the coin cell
battery. The other end of the wires will connect to the motor. Attach the wires to the motor terminals,
ensuring proper polarity.Place the coin cell battery on the wooden block, ensuring it is securely held in
place.
moving bot
Objective: The objective of this project is to design and
build a small bot that can work on a battery and a DC
motor.
Components: Project involves the following components:
9V battery
Ice-cream sticks
DC motor
cork
Electrical wires
Glue or adhesive tape
Optional: Decorative materials (e.g., googly eyes)
Procedure:
Step 1: Use ice-cream sticks to make hand and legs of the bot and attach it to the battery.
Step 2: Paste the DC motor through adhesive tape at the top of the battery making the face
of the bot through it.
Step3: Insert the cork in the DC motor .
Step 4: Connect the terminals of the battery to the DC motor.
popsicle fan
Objective: The objective of this project is to
design and build a popsicle fan that works
without any power source.
Components: Project involves the following
components:
Popsicle sticks
BBQ stick
Plastic bottle
String
Glue gun or adhesive tape
Cutter
Procedure:
Step 1: Make the hole at cenre if popsicle sticks and place
them at 90 degrees to each other joining the centres. Design
your sticks as you like and insert then in a BBQ stick making a
shape of a cross.
Step 2: Poke a hole in the bottle cap at the centre.
Step3: Make a hole at the side and bottom of the bottle
Step 4: Insert the string through the hole on the side of the
bottle.
Step 5: Insert the stick through the bottle cap and tie the
string around the stick.
Step 6:Insert the stick inside the bottle passing through the
hole at the bottom.
Result:
When the sring is pulled out the fan rotates.
solar powered robots
Objective: The objective of the solar powered robot project is to
design and build a small autonomous vehicle that can work using
solar energy.
Components: Project involves the following components:
DC motor
solar cell
Chassis
wheels
wires
Adhesive(DST)
Procedure:
Step 1: Place the DC motor on the chassis and position
accordingly . Use adhesive (DST) to secure the motor in
that place.
Geared dc motors
Wheels
Step 2: Connect the wheels to the shaft of the DC Motor.
Step 3: Join the terminals of both the DC Motors to the
terminals of the breadboard using jumper wires.
Step 4: Attach the breadboard and solar cell to the chassis using adhesive. Connect the
black wire to the negative of the breadboard and red wire to the positive of the
breadboard.
2wd ROBO CAR
Objective: To design and build a 2WD car-like robot that
can be powered by geared motors.
Components: Project involves the following components:
CHASSIS
JUMPER WIRES
GEARED DC MOTOR
9V or 12 V POWER SUPPLY
BREADBOARD
WHEELS
Working principle:
Connect the motor and gears to a chassis or frame, attach the wheels to the gears, and power the
motor using a battery. When you switch on the motor, it will rotate the gears and set the wheels in
motion, propelling the car forward.
Procedure:
Step 1: Place the geared DC motor on the chassis
and position accordingly . Use adhesive (DST) to
secure the motor in that place.
Step 2: Connect the wheels to the shaft of the
geared DC Motor.
Geared dc motors
Wheels
Step 3: Join the terminals of both the DC Motors
to the terminals of the breadboard using jumper
wires.
Step 4: Attach the breadboard and battery to the chassis using adhesive. Connect the black wire to the
negative of the breadboard and red wire to the positive of the breadboard.
MAGNETIC MAZE
Objective: The objective of creating a magnetic maze project is
an interactive and hands-on activity that introduces students
to the concepts of magnets and magnetism while
incorporating the fun of solving mazes.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Small magnet
Cardboard or sturdy paper
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
Scissors
Magnetic tape
Glue or tape
Small magnetic objects
Procedure:
Step 1: Design the maze on sturdy paper using markers, crayons. Be creative with maze
design, incorporating twists, turns, dead-ends, and a clear starting and ending point.
Step 2: Once the maze design is complete, carefully cut out the maze along the lines you
have drawn.
Step 3: Cut small pieces of magnetic strips or magnetic tape and attach them to the back
of the maze. These strips will serve as the magnetic surface for the small magnetic
objects to stick to. Make sure the magnetic strips are securely attached to the maze.
Step 4: Place small magnetic objects such as paperclips or metal washers at various
points within their maze. These objects will serve as obstacles or challenges
Step 4: Hold the magnet close to the maze, near the magnetic strips, and move it under
the maze.
Result:
The magnetic force will attract the metal objects through the cardstock, allowing the
students to maneuver the objects through the maze.
wobble bot
Objective: The objective of this project is to design and build a
small bot that can work on a battery and a DC motor.
Components: Project involves the following components:
DC motor
Plastic cup or disposable cup
Unused CD
Wires
Switch
Battery 9V
Procedure:
Step 1: Turn the plastic cup upside down, this will serve as the body of the wobblebot.
Make two holes at the bottom of the cup.
Step 2: Connect one of the terminal of switch to a battery and the other to the dc
motor. Now attach the switch to the cup through that hole.
Step 3: Attach the DC motor at the centre of the CD and fix a cork at the tip of the motor.
Connect the other terminal of battery to the DC motor.
Step 4: Fix the CD and bot body together and attach the battery at the top of the bot.
Step 5: Decorate the body of the bot with wobbly eyes and other creative arts.
Result:
The wobblebot will start moving as the switch will turn on.
propelling car
Objective: The objective of the propelling car robot project is
to design and build a small autonomous vehicle that propels
using wind energy.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Cardboard
Straw
Wheels
DC motor
Fan
Glue gun or adhesive tape
Procedure:
Step 1: Take the cardboard sheet and design it in the form of car. Take two car designs
and attach to both side of the cardboard .
Step 2: Attach the wheels to the bottom of your car using the axles. Make sure the axles
are securely attached and allow the wheels to rotate freely.
Step 3: Attach the DC motor to the car body and insert a fan to it.
Step 4: Connect the terminals of a 9V battery to DC motor
Result:
When battery connected to the DC battery fan starts rotating and propels the car forward.
simple led circuit
Objective: The objective of the project 'simple LED circuit' is to design the circuit using
battery ,LED and switch on a breadboard.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Breadboard
LED
Switch
Jumper wires
Battery 9V
Procedure:
Step 1:Insert the LED on breadboard
Step 2: Connect one terminal of LED through jumper wires to the battery.
Step 3: Connect other terminal of LED through jumper wires to the switch.
Step 4: Connect the other terminal of a 9V battery to switch.
Result:
When battery is connected to the circuit i.e. switch is switched on current started flowing in
the circuit and LED is tuened on.
robotic hand
Objective: The objective of creating and designing a robotic
hand project is an interactive and hands-on activity that
can demonstrate the basic gripping and hand movements
of robot.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Cardboard (thick and thin)
Craft knife or scissors
Markers or paints
Straws or wooden dowels
String or elastic bands
Hot glue or craft glue
Hole puncher or a sharp object to make holes
Procedure:
Step 1: Start by designing the shape of the hand on a piece of thick cardboard. Trace your
own hand or use a template. Cut out the hand shape carefully using a craft knife or scissors.
Step 2: Cut out rectangular strips of cardboard for each finger. The length should be
approximately the same as the corresponding finger on the hand template. Make small cuts
on one side of the cardboard strips to create joint-like sections. These cuts will allow the
fingers to bend. Attach the strips to the hand template using hot glue or craft glue. Ensure
they are aligned with the finger positions.
Step 3: Take straws or wooden dowels and cut them into small pieces to act as finger bones.
Insert the straws or dowels into the joint cuts on the finger strips. Glue them in place
securely.
Step 4: Create a wristband or a base for the hand using thick cardboard. This will act as the
anchor for the finger movement. Punch holes at the base of each finger strip and thread
string or elastic bands through them. Attach the strings or elastic bands to the wristband or
base using glue or by tying them securely.
Step 5: . Use markers or paints to add colors and details to your cardboard robotic hand.
Test the movement of the fingers by pulling or releasing the strings/elastic bands. Adjust the
string tension as needed to achieve desired finger movement.
solar oven
Objective: The objective of creating a solar oven project is an
interactive and hands-on activity that introduces students to
the concepts of solar energy and its applications.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Cardboard box (shoebox size or larger)
Aluminum foil
Clear plastic wrap or a sheet of glass
Black construction paper
Insulation material (such as newspaper )
Scissors
Tape
Procedure:
Step 1: Take a cardboard box and cut off the top flaps. Line the inner sides of the box with
aluminum foil. Use tape to secure it in place. This will help reflect sunlight into the oven.
Cover the opening of the box with clear plastic wrap or a sheet of glass. Ensure it is tightly
secured to create a transparent window.
Step 2: Cut a piece of black construction paper to fit the bottom of the box. This will help
absorb the sunlight and convert it into heat. Place the black construction paper at the
bottom of the box. Add insulation material such as crumpled newspaper or styrofoam
around the sides of the box. This will help retain heat inside the oven.
Step 3: . Place the solar oven in direct sunlight, preferably on a sunny day. Wait for some
time to allow the oven to heat up.
Step 4: Once the solar oven has heated up, you can demonstrate cooking by placing a
small cooking pot or pan inside. Add food items like s'mores, marshmallows, or chocolate
in the pot/pan. Close the oven by covering it with the plastic wrap or glass.
Result:
Solar energy converted heat energy and cooks the food placed in the oven.
hot air balloons
Objective: The objective of the hot air balloon project is to
design and build a small hot air balloon using lightweight
papers.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Tissue paper or lightweight fabric (colored or plain)
Drinking straw or wooden dowel
String or thread
Craft glue or tape
Scissors
Marker pens or crayons
Hairdryer (for demonstration purposes only)
Optional: Stickers, ribbons, or other decorative materials
Procedure:
Step 1:Cut a square or rectangular piece of tissue paper or lightweight fabric. Start with
a size of around 30 cm x 30 cm (12 in x 12 in) or adjust as needed. Decorate the tissue
paper or fabric using marker pens or crayons. Express your creativity by drawing
patterns or designs on the material. Fold the tissue paper or fabric in half to form a
triangle. Make sure the decorated side is on the outside. Glue or tape the two open sides
of the triangle together to create an envelope shape. Leave the top of the triangle open.
Step 2: Cut a small circle or square piece of tissue paper or lightweight fabric. This will
serve as the basket. Attach the basket to the bottom of the envelope using glue or tape.
Ensure it is securely attached.
Step 3: Cut a drinking straw or wooden dowel to a length of around 20 cm . Attach one
end of the straw or dowel to the top opening of the envelope using glue or tape. This will
act as the framework to hold the balloon's shape.
Step 4: Cut a length of string or thread, around 60 cm (24 in) long. Attach one end of
the string or thread to the center of the straw or dowel. Make a small loop or knot at the
other end of the string to serve as a handle.
Result:
Using a candle set on low heat, hold it near the opening of the balloon in the basket, gently
inflating it with warm air. The balloon rises as the warm air fills it
helicopter spinner
Objective: The objective of the helicopter spinner project is to
design and build a paper helicopter spinner that demonstrates
the concept of aerodynamics and rotational motion.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Paper (printer paper or lightweight construction paper)
Paperclips (small-sized)
Scissors
Markers or crayons (for decorating)
Procedure:
Step 1: Start with a square piece of paper. Decorate the paper with markers or crayons.
With the decorated side facing down, fold the paper in half diagonally to form a triangle.
fold the triangle in half again, making sure the open edges are aligned.
Step 2: With the folded edges facing you, use scissors to make four evenly spaced cuts
from the folded edge towards the open edge. Stop the cuts about 2/3 of the way down
the paper. Ensure the cuts are parallel to each other and extend nearly to the center
fold.
Step 3: Carefully unfold the paper to reveal the four flaps formed by the cuts. b. Take
one flap and fold it up along the central crease line, then repeat with the remaining
three flaps. This will form the rotor blades.
Step 4: Select a small paperclip and unbend it to create an "L" shape. Slip the straight
end of the paperclip through the center hole of the folded paper, allowing the bent end
to rest on top. The paperclip provides weight and stability to the spinner.
Result:
Hold the helicopter spinner between your thumb and index finger, just below the
paperclip. Gently drop the spinner from a height, allowing it to spin and descend
slowly. Observe how the rotating blades create lift and cause the spinner to glide to
the ground.
drums
Objective: The objective of the drum project is to design and
build a DIY drum using balloons to explore the basics of sound
and rhythm while also promoting creativity.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Empty cylindrical container ( plastic container)
Balloon
Rubber bands or string
Craft paper or colored construction paper
Scissors
Tape or glue
Decorative materials (markers, stickers, glitter, etc.)
Procedure:
Step 1: Use markers, stickers, or other decorative materials to personalize the drum.
unleash your creativity by drawing patterns, designs, or even your names on the
container.
Step 2: Cut the neck of a balloon to separate the rounded part from the open end.
Stretch the rounded part of the balloon over the top of the container. Ensure it is taut
and smooth across the opening.
Step 3: Use rubber bands or string to secure the balloon tightly around the container.
Wrap them around the container's rim multiple times to keep the drumhead in place.
Step 4: Decorate the paper circle and attach it to the lid using tape or glue. Attach the
lid to the bottom of the container using tape or glue. This serves as a resonating surface
and helps enhance the sound of the drum.
Result:
Once the drum is assembled, experiment with different drumming techniques. You can use
your hands, fingertips, or even make drumsticks from wooden dowels or chopsticks. Explore
different rhythms and sounds by tapping on different areas of the drumhead.
straw propeller plane
Objective: The objective of the straw propeller plane
project is to design and build a straw propeller plane that
demonstrates the concept of aerodynamics and
rotational motion.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Plastic straw
Index card or lightweight paper
Scissors
Fan
Tape or glue
Optional: Decorative materials
(markers, stickers, etc.)
Procedure:
Step 1: Start by cutting two rectangular strips from the paper. Each strip should be
approximately 2-3 centimeters wide and 8-10 centimeters long. Be creative and decorate the
strips of desired stickers, or any other decorative materials.
Step 2: Take one of the strips and fold it in half lengthwise, making sure the decorated side is
facing out. Starting from the folded edge, make diagonal cuts towards the open edge,
creating a series of triangular shapes along the folded edge. Repeat this process with the
second strip.
Step 3: Insert the ends of the straw into the folded ends of both propeller blades. The
folded ends should slide onto the straw, securing the blades in place. Make sure the
blades are positioned at the same height on the straw, with the triangular shapes facing
outward.
Step 4: Use tape or glue to secure the folded ends of the propeller blades to the straw.
This step ensures that the blades stay in place during rotation. Allow the tape or glue to
dry completely before proceeding.
Result:
Hold the straw propeller between your hands and blow
air over the blades. Observe how the blades rotate,
creating a spinning motion. Encourage students to
experiment with different blowing techniques to observe
changes in rotation speed.
kite making
Objective: The objective of the kite making project is to design
and build a kite that demonstrates the concept of
aerodynamics ,wind and design.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Paper
Dowels or lightweight wooden sticks (two long ,one short)
String or kite line
Scissors
Tape or glue
Decorative materials (markers, stickers, ribbons, etc.)
Procedure:
Step 1:Take the two long dowels or wooden sticks and form a cross shape, with one stick
placed horizontally and the other vertically. The intersection should be about one-third of
the way down from the top of the vertical stick. Secure the two sticks together using tape or
by tying them with string. Ensure they are tightly connected. Attach the shorter dowel or
stick diagonally across the longer sticks, forming a diamond shape. This will serve as the
kite's spine. Secure the short stick to the longer sticks using tape or string.
Step 2: Place the paper on the ground or a work surface. Place the frame on top of the paper
ensuring that the frame is centered and aligned with the paper edges. Cut the paper, leaving
a border of about 5 centimeters (2 inches) around the frame. Fold the paper edges over the
frame and secure them with tape or glue. Make sure the paper is taut but not overly
stretched.
Step 3: Cut two equal lengths of string, approximately 60 centimeters (24 inches) long.
Attach one end of each string to the top and bottom points where the shorter stick
intersects with the longer sticks. These are known as the bridle points. Tie the loose ends of
the string together, forming a loop. This loop will serve as the attachment point for the flying
string.
Result:
Find an open space, preferably a field or beach, with a
clear area and minimal obstacles such as trees or power
lines. Attach a long string or kite line to the loop on the
bridle. Hold the kite up and allow the wind to catch it.
Gently release the string, allowing the kite to soar into the
sky.
parachute drops
Objective: The objective of the parachute drop project is to
design and build a parachute using waste materials.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Plastic heavy-duty trash bag
Plastic sandwich bags
String
Scissors
Hole punch
Procedure:
Step 1: Cut a square from the garbage bag that is 20 inches on each side. Use a hole punch to
punch one hole in each corner of the piece of plastic garbage bag.
Step 2: Cut four pieces of 20-inch long string. Thread a piece of string through each hole in
the bag and secure by tying the string firmly on each corner.
Step 3: Place one egg into the plastic sandwich bag, twist the top of the bag and tie closed
with the loose ends of strings. This will also attach the parachute to the bag holding the
object.
Result:
Take the parachute to the second floor of your
house, attach some object or your cartoon character
and drop it from the window. See if your cartoon is
safely landed.
Try with different size of bags and strings and
examine the changes.
water dispenser
Objective: The objective of the water dispenser project is to
design and build a water dispenser that demonstrates the
concept of air pressure.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Plastic bottle
Straws
Cardboard box
Scissor, paper knife
Glue or adhesive
Procedure:
Step 1: Make a small hole or opening at the lower side of the bottle. Insert a bend straw into
the opening and paste it using hot glue gun.
Step 2: Secure the bottle at some height in the box and mark the opening the cardboard box
as well. Pass the straw through this small opening.
Step 3:
Result:
Place the container under the nozzle. When the cap of the
bottle is loosened water start flowing through it, and when
its tightened back water stops flowing.
lemon battery
Objective: The objective of the water lemon battery project is
to design and build a battery that demonstrates the concept
converting chemical energy in the lemon into electrical
energy, to light a LED.
Components: Project involves the following components:
A lemon, or other citrus fruit
18 (or smaller) gauge copper wire
Wire stripper/clipper
A grown-up or older friend
Steel paper clip, small galvanized nail
Procedure:
Step 1: Strip around two and a half inches of plastic off the wire and cut that section away
from the roll of copper wire you have.
Step 2: Take the paper clip and straighten it out. Using the clippers cut it to the same length
as the wire of copper.
Step 3: Rub off any of the rough spots that are on your conductors. The end of the wire must
be smooth as you can connect the LED to it.
Step 4: The lemon needs to be pressed so that its cell walls breakdown and the juice is
released. For the chemical reaction to take place the sour juices of lemon should be properly
released.
Step 5: Take the copper wire and stick it for about an inch inside the lemon.
Step 6: Take the two free ends and connect them to the LED.
Result:
when the lemon is pressed and connection is
maintained LED will light up, showing the
conversion of chemical energy to electrical
energy.
door bell alarm
Objective: The objective of the door bell alarm project is to
design and build a bell that rings when btton is pressed
Components: Project involves the following components:
Buzzer
Battery
Wires
Pushbutton
Procedure:
Step 1: Connect one terminal of a battery to the
buzzer .
Step 2: Connect the other terminal of the battery
to the push button.
Step 3: Push button is connected to the buzzer
as shown in the fig.
Step 4: When the switch is pressed the buzzer
will start working.
Result:
When switch is pressed circuit gets completed and buzzer starts .
electric lift
Objective: The objective of the electric lift project is to design and
build a lift and understand its working.
Components: Project involves the following components:
DC geared motor
String
Battery
Switch
Wires
Lift stand
Screw
Cardboard box
Decorative items
Procedure:
Step 1: Set the lift stand on the platform and place the lift at the centre of the stand.
Step 2: Connect one terminal of the motor to the battery and other to the switch.
Step 3: Secure the connections between switch and the battery.
Step 4: Stick the screw using hot glue gun at axle of the motor.
Step 5: Take a small cardboard strip and insert two screws at some distance horizontally on
it.
Step 6: Stick that strip on the top of the frame ,pass the string from those screws and insert
the other end of the string to the centre top of the lift.
Step 7: Secure all the components on the platform properly using DST.
Result:
When switch is turned on the motor starts working and lift start
moving up. When connections are reversed lift comes down.
hydraulic lift
Objective: The objective of the hydraulic lift project is to design
and build a lift and understand how hydraulic pressure works.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Syringe -2
Pipe
Cardboard box
lungs model
Objective: The objective of the lungs model project is to
design and build a model and show how human lungs work.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Plastic bottle (1-liter or 2-liter size)
Balloons (2)
Rubber bands or string
Drinking straws (2)
Scissors
Tape
Craft materials (colored paper, markers, etc.) for decoration
Procedure:
Step 1: Remove the cap from the plastic bottle. Cut off the bottom of the bottle, leaving a
cylinder shape.
Step 2: Take one balloon and cut off its neck. Stretch the open end of the balloon over the
bottom (cut end) of the bottle. Secure the balloon with a rubber band or tie it tightly with a
string.
Step 3: Cut two straws into equal lengths, approximately 5-7 cm each. Insert one straw into
the neck of the second balloon, leaving a small portion sticking out. Seal the neck of the
balloon around the straw with tape, ensuring it is airtight. Repeat the above steps with the
second straw and balloon.
Step 4: Attach the balloon with the straw to the bottle.
Place the straw into the bottle's neck, with the balloon hanging freely inside.
Use tape to secure the straw in place and ensure an airtight connection. Attach the
second balloon with the straw to the bottle.
Insert the other end of the straw into the bottle's opening.
Use tape to secure the straw in place and ensure an airtight connection
Step 5: Use colored paper, markers, or other craft materials to decorate the lung model. b.
Add labels to identify the diaphragm, lungs, and other respiratory structures.
Result:
To demonstrate how the lung model works, gently
squeeze the bottle from the sides. As you squeeze, the
diaphragm (balloon) will move downward, simulating
inhalation. This movement creates a vacuum, pulling air
into the lungs (balloon with the straw). When you release
the squeeze, the diaphragm moves back up, pushing air
out of the lungs, simulating exhalation.
hydraulic hand
Objective: The objective of the hydraulics hand model
project is to design and build a hand and show how the
hydraulic pressure works.
Components: Project involves the following components:
Cardboard
Drinking straws
Syringes (with needles removed)
Rubber bands
Craft materials (markers, scissors, glue, etc.)
Procedure:
Step 1: Draw and cut out the shape of a hand from cardboard. You can use a template or
trace your hand as a guide. Decorate the cardboard hand using craft materials, markers, or
paint.
Step 2: Cut small sections of drinking straws to represent the finger joints. Prepare enough
sections for each finger of the cardboard hand. b. Attach the straw sections to the
cardboard hand using glue or tape. Position them at the finger joints.
Step 3: Cut two straws into equal lengths, approximately 5-7 cm each. Insert one straw into
the neck of the second balloon, leaving a small portion sticking out. Seal the neck of the
balloon around the straw with tape, ensuring it is airtight. Repeat the above steps with the
second straw and balloon.
Step 4: Attach the balloon with the straw to the bottle.
Place the straw into the bottle's neck, with the balloon hanging freely inside.
Use tape to secure the straw in place and ensure an airtight connection. Attach the
second balloon with the straw to the bottle.
Insert the other end of the straw into the bottle's opening.
Use tape to secure the straw in place and ensure an airtight connection
Step 5: Use colored paper, markers, or other craft materials to decorate the lung model. b.
Add labels to identify the diaphragm, lungs, and other respiratory structures.