over the span of this project we are creating machines to transfer energy between two different forms, we must also be able to explain how the energy transfer occurred and show that the energy reached a certain point to call our project a succes. we need to make the project with minimal materials so that would rule out most complex builds, leading to me selecting these three as options for a build.

Ideas for the project

Water wheel

Pro’s: very renewable

easy to set up

Con’s: needs considerable amounts of water to function with the generators.

makes a small mess

crank light

Pro’s: infinitely renewable

east to set up

Con’s: Basic and common

Rubber band car

Pro’s: Fun and easy to use

Low material cost

Con’s: Difficult to construct properly

common