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Kids can learn about one of the earth’s most plentiful energy sources – hydropower – by building a waterwheel that really works! Using books and models, participants will see how water power has been used around the world and right here in the Northeast. They'll look at examples of waterwheels that grind flour, turn machinery in mills, and generate electricity and find out how they work. Then they'll use a selection of materials to design and make their own. Can be done indoors or out!

For program details, see the FAQ

Check the Crafts for Learning Calendar for available dates

Contact Kathy about bringing Waterwheels to your community!

Build Your Own Waterwheel library programs are a hit with kids and adults!

Wheels at Work is where I got the waterwheel project -- it has lots of other great activities, too!

Here's a creative waterwheel made by a student in my Science + Art class this spring!

We're going to be displaying the new Thames & Kosmos Hydropower kit with this year's waterwheel program. It lets you make a sawmill, hammermill and electrogenerator. Read my review of the Hydropower kit on Wired.com's GeekDad blog!

We'll also be looking at the excellent book Mill by David Macaulay

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