Power Up

Can you power up a rocket with baking soda, fly a helicopter with rubber bands or turn on the light with potatoes? Find out that and more in Power Up!

This box is a level up from My Little Energy Box. Power Up introduces your child to the different types of energy and the Law of Conservation of Energy with some simple and fun activities.

You’ll receive a Playbook on the different types of energy. You’ll also get the materials and ingredients you need to complete 3 to 4 activities.

1 : BAKING SODA ROCKET
Can you make launch a rocket with just baking soda and vinegar? This small and mighty rocket can fly up to 2 storeys high!
Might get messy – play outdoors!

2 : DIY HELICOPTER
Make your own DIY Helicopter with an elastic string. Just wind it up and watch it go.
You’ll also receive additional materials to test different shapes to see which shapes fly better.

3 : POTATO POWER
Did you know you can make batteries with potatoes? Power a clock or light up LED bulbs with your own homemade potato battery.
Raid your fridge and see what other batteries you can create with ingredients from your kitchen.

BONUS : MY SUPER POWER
What super powers does your superhero have? Kids sketch out their superhero and describe their super powers comic style.
Then get them to figure out what energy their superhero uses to get their super powers.

Suitable for kids ages 6 and up.