Naturally Charged

Downloadable (1 PDF - 4 pages) Ever wonder how batteries make electricity? Using this four page PDF and some simple materials, you can make a basic voltaic battery and generate some electricity. You should be able to hear the electrical discharge through a pair of headphones connected to the battery. After completing this 60 minute experiment, students will understand: A battery changes chemical energy into electrical energy (electricity) Energy can be transferred from place to place by electrical currents, sound, heat and light and can be converted from various forms of energy Additional materials required:  6 pennies 2 teaspoons of salt Warm water Tape Pen Science notebook Wire Headphones Aluminum foil Paper towels Scissors