Water Wheel | DIY for Beginners | KiwiCo
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DIYs/STEM Activities/Motion & Mechanics/Water WheelHead outside while it’s still warm and learn about the movement of water wheels which are used to convert the energy of falling water into a power source!Take outdoor fun to the next level by building your own Bubble Machine from the KiwiCo Store. Discover science that really pops — with a bubble-making machine that you engineered yourself!Ages: 9 - 16<30 minutesMessyGrownup neededTags:Materials you'll needribbon spool - We used a 3 1/2" diameter plastic ribbon spoolcontainer lid - plasticmarkerScissorspush pindowel - 3/16" diameterhot glue / hot glue gunexacto knifeplastic condiment cup (6-12) - clearstrawpitcherwaterfood coloring (optional)Step-by-step tutorialStep 1Gather your materials. Step 2Trace the spool onto the lid and cut it out. Then, using the push pin, make a hole in the center just large enough for the dowel to fit through it. Step 3Hot glue the lid to one side of the spool. Trim the edge with an exacto knife so that it’...