A Makey Makey Science Experiment

A few of our 8th graders took advantage of our new makerspace tools to conduct their own science experiment.  After developing their hypothesis, they wanted to determine what types of materials were conductive enough to work with the Makey Makey.  Through a little trial and error, they discovered that some apples and a couple pairs of scissors would allow the Makey Makey piano and bongos to play.  They even learned that while holding the other end of the alligator clip attached to earth, they could include a few high fives and fist bumps into their performance.  Watch the results of their experiment in the video below. Their video is also a nice introduction to the Makey Makey for those who have never seen it in action.