- Fun science kits for kids to learn about conductors of electricity
- Hands-on STEM learning toy
- Independent or group activity for classrooms or home
Turn your body into a human conductor of electricity!
A hands-on approach to safely explore the science of electricity!
In most developed countries, electricity is found everywhere. With how significant and vital electricity is to our everyday, it’s essential for kids to not overlook its importance and garner knowledge of this energy and how to use it safely. With the Steve Spangler Science Energy Stick, they learn about electricity science as it comes to life in the palm of their hands. As a highly popular STEM circuit kit that comes complete with an activity guide –teaching young scientists about open and closed circuits, conductors and insulators –children begin to learn how electrodes work. With electrodes on each end of this 7.5” conductor stick, children simply place one hand on each end to complete the circuit, sparking the emittance of sound and fun flashing lights.
You can do the same thing with a large group!
Gather up an entire class, youth group, or party to hold hands in a circle. Have one participant hold one electrode and the person next to him or her hold the other electrode. If everyone in the circle is holding hands, the Energy Stick will do its magic. But as soon as someone breaks the circle, it will stop.
What does it teach?
The Energy Stick is a great toy to explore the science of electricity and circuits. The Energy Stick’s sensing circuit is so sensitive that it can detect even a very small amount of electricity that travels across your skin! It’s completely safe, and it’s a totally cool way to learn about conductors of electricity.
Try It With Friends!
Invite everyone to join in the fun by holding hands and forming a large circle to test their conductivity.
Comes With an Activity Guide!
Teaches young scientists about open and closed circuits as well as conductors and insulators.
Explore Different Conductors of Electricity!
Grab a partner and test different materials to see what conducts electricity. Try a spoon, a bowl of water, or even a slice of pizza. The sensing circuit is so sensitive that it can detect even a very small amount of electricity that travels across their skin.
What’s Included?
- 1 individually packaged Energy Stick
OR
- 4 individually packaged Energy Sticks
| Height | 19.05 cm (7.5″) |
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| Diameter | 3.175 cm (1.25″) |
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Suzanne Schlechte –
I bought this with the intention of providing new experiences and amazing my daycare children, however this little device amazes both young and old! My grandchildren love showing people how it works and so do I. So glad I bought it!
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Heather –
What’s the maximum amount of people u can use in a circuit ?
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Lisa – Customer Service Manager –
The highest record, so far, is over 1200 using just one Energy Stick.
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Tom Cortemeglia –
I would like to buy a bunch of them.light sticks
Have a resale liscense in Tennesseeplease contact me 817-938-5974 or [email protected]
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Customer Service –
Please contact our wholesale rep, Lisa Brooks, at [email protected] for pricing.
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taylor –
what type of battery is it? how does it work, what is it made of I’m making a science board so pls help
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Lisa – Customer Service Manager –
It’s very similar to the type of battery used in your average wrist watch.
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Mark D Clauder –
The company tells you the batteries cannot be replaced, but I have replaced mine several times with good success. It it’s dead, what’s the harm in trying? If you break it, you haven’t lost anything.
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Susan Rubin –
Do any instructions or suggestions come with the energy sticks?
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Lisa – Customer Service Manager –
Yes. All of the products we produce come with instructions.
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Stephanie H Toney –
I used this the first day to make the point of everyone must be present every day or there is no spark in class. It serves for building relationships of everyone matters.
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Lisa –
How long do the sticks last?
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lisabrooks –
It really depends on how much it is used. The ones that Steve uses on a regular bases for his performances, will last several months to a year. Others have lasted us several years.
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Jenna –
I am doing a informative essay on the energy stick and I was wondering if you could give me information on it such as the background of the energy stick, why did you guys decide to create it and information in general? I would appreciate this so much thank you.
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lisabrooks –
Please email our customer service team at [email protected] and they will be happy to put you in contact with the right person who can help you with your request.
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Betty Griffith –
The kids all loved them but one broke the first night.
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Dee –
Is this product safe for a pregnant person?
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lisabrooks –
It is. The electricity is not transmitted through your body so it will not harm your unborn child.
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Amanda –
I have a lot of energy sticks that do not work anymore. Is there any way I can fit them?
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lisabrooks –
Unfortunately, to meet current toy testing standards, we are required to seal in the battery to make sure it is not a choking hazard for children.
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Science teacher –
I teach fourth grade, and my students love this device! We can discuss conductors/insulators, complete circuits,
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Debbie –
Students, teachers and parents love these. I have used them with high school students who joined hands to complete the circuit; elementary students who were so excited to see this electricity application; and also with parents at Family Science Nights. Extend by adding an apple or a banana, and have everyone predict what will happen. I also took an energy stick with me when I attended a meeting to receive a grant. When I reached out to accept the check, I was holding the stick. I explained that part of the grant would provide materials such as the energy stick. Everyone was amused and intrigued.You can’t go wrong with energy sticks.
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Leigh Taylor –
I bought these for my 5th grade science classes. My 20-something children (both science/engineering majors) wouldn’t stop playing with them. I’m looking forward to using these in school.
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Dr Judson –
Bought it for my second grader. She loves it and showed it to her science teacher who loved it so much that we bought one for her to use in class. The whole class joined in a ring and they tested almost everything in the room for conductivity. A teacher in the middle school fell in love with it so we bought her one. Teachers can’t afford them on their salaries so we are buying more for them. It got a lot of use and the battery hasn’t needed changing. But instructions on how to change it would be nice. But it is really fantastic.
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Gianfranco Herrera –
Unfortunately, the batteries are not replaceable . On the plus side, it lasts for a LONG time and it’s amazing. It’s great to get families/kids in a big circle. We also extended the lesson by holding on the other hand plastic wires, metal wires, stripping down a telephone cable’s ends, water in a bowl, etc. for kids to guess whether or not the stick would still work.
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Candace Fitzpatrick –
We used these at a conference with adults to talk about how important it is to connect as a community, then we handed out one to each of them. You would have thought they had won the lottery! Facilitators take note – not just an educational toy for kids!
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Heather –
My three kids, ages 11, 8 and 3 were fascinated by this toy. They worked together to see what would conduct and make it light up. They even noted that some things worked better than others, louder or softer, more light. Great way to explore circuits.
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Vance J Nannini –
My students had a riot with these. We not only demonstrated simple circuits but also conductors and insulators – the students had to predict what would happen if (for example) two people held a copper wire, a piece of rope, etc. between them. We got the whole class to join hands and demonstrated open and closed circuits. Great product.
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poop head –
what if you put a lot of the sticks together would the sound increase or decrease it is for school. please respond as soon as posible
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joshlittrell –
Thanks for the question. In order for an Energy Stick to work it would have to make a complete human connection (circle). You can add additional energy stick to the group but a full connection would have to be in place. It would make it louder, but only by the sound of the energy sticks included in the circle. I hope this information is helpful. Joshua
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