Fuel Cell Activity

FUTURE FLIGHT

Fuel Cell Activity

Build a model Fuel Cell car that runs on water! Fuel cells have been used in the space program since the early Gemini program. They are now finding their way into many Earth-based applications. This activity will engage you in a series of experiments that will lead to a better understanding of this amazing technology.

Fuel Cell Activity (5-12)

Grade Level: 5-12

Time Required: 60 minutes

National Science Standards Addressed:

Science 5-8:

• Abilities necessary to do specific inquiry
• Understanding about scientific inquiry
• Properties and changes of properties in matter
• Motions and forces
• Transfer of energy
• Abilities of technological design
• Understanding about science and technology

Science 9-12:

• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• Understanding about scientific inquiry
• Structure of atoms
• Structure and properties of matter
• Chemical reactions
• Motion and forces
• Interaction of energy and matter

Topic: Alternative Energy, Fuel Cells, Electrolysis

This activity is part of the Museum in a Box Lessons