MudWatt: Clean Energy from Mud!
Can purchase at www.magicalmicrobes.com. Use promocode "SciStarter" for 20% Off.
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You can buy this tool from Magical Microbes or n/a. The anticipated price range is $21 - $50.
| Description |
MudWatt engages kids in STEM in a whole new way, using the power of mud! It harnesses the power of electricity-generating bacteria naturally living in the soil beneath our feet! Kids experiment with their local soils and sediments (and food from the fridge) to maximize their power output. The MudWatt Explorer App lets kids measure their power, track their MudWatt’s bacteria growth, and unlock an awesome educational comic book! Detects electricity production from microbes in soils and sediments. Can be used as a proxy for microbial health of the soil or substrate. |
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| Ideal Age Group |
Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(It's designed to be adaptable to all ages and learning levels.) |
| Training | Learning materials are available online. |
| Use considerations | Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.). |
| Size & weight |
Medium: This tool would fit in a 12 inch cube. Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Education, Awards, Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Biology, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial |
| Activities | In oceans, streams, rivers, lakes, On a hike, At home, On a walk, run, At school, At a science center, zoo or aquarium |
| Tool updated | Jan. 13, 2017, 4:52 p.m. |
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