The Fun Science Projects

Live: In-Person at ITU Lahore

Rs 12,000/- PKR

About Course

This 4-week summer camp engages students through exciting, hands-on STEM projects. Participants will build devices like vacuum cleaners, air coolers, and hydraulic lifts while learning the scientific principles behind each creation. Through teamwork and creative problem-solving, students will explore concepts such as pressure, energy conversion, electromagnetism, and sustainability. The camp encourages innovation using everyday materials, deepens understanding of real-world science applications, and promotes critical thinking skills essential for future engineers and scientists.

Week 1: Introduction to Electronics and Mechanical Systems

Day 1: Build a Mini Vacuum Cleaner
- Understanding airflow, suction, and basic electronics
- Constructing a vacuum cleaner using a motor, fan, and recycled materials
- Exploring mechanical assembly and sustainable design
Day 2: DIY Air Cooler
- Learning about cooling principles and airflow dynamics
- Building a functional air cooler with motors, fans, and simple electronics
- Hands-on assembly and troubleshooting practice
Day 3: Build a DC Motor
- Exploring electromagnetism and magnetic force
- Constructing and testing a simple working DC motor
- Understanding energy transformation from electrical to mechanical

Week 2: Exploring Forces and Pressure

Day 1: Hydraulic Lifting Jack Project
- Introduction to pressure, Pascal’s Law, and hydraulic systems
- Building a hydraulic jack using syringes and cardboard
- Analyzing how force is transmitted through fluids
Day 2: Hydraulic Lifting of Weights Experiment
- Conducting experiments to measure pressure and force
- Calculating theoretical vs experimental results
- Understanding applications in real-world machinery

Week 3: Renewable Energy and Environmental Awareness

Day 1: Wind Cleaner Project
- Learning about air pollution and air filtration
- Building a wind-powered air cleaner with recycled materials
- Understanding renewable energy concepts
Day 2: Wind Turbine Construction
- Exploring wind energy and electricity generation
- Building a simple turbine using magnets, coils, and recycled parts
- Understanding electromagnetic induction and sustainable engineering

Week 4: Energy Transformations and Launch Mechanisms

Day 1: Water Rocket Launch
- Building and launching water rockets powered by air pressure
- Exploring forces, pressure, and motion
- Design optimization through experimental testing
Day 2: Short Circuit Gunpowder Blast Demonstration
- Observing energy transformation: electrical to thermal and chemical
- Understanding safety protocols and controlled experiments
- Demonstrating energy release using safe alternatives whenever possible

Learning Outcomes:

Build practical electronic and mechanical devices from scratch
Understand key physics principles: pressure, energy conversion, and electromagnetism
Develop teamwork, problem-solving, and creative engineering skills
Explore sustainable technologies and environmental solutions
Gain confidence in conducting experiments and analyzing results

What Will You Learn?

How to design and build working mechanical and electronic devices from everyday materials.
Fundamental principles of physics, including pressure, energy conversion, and electromagnetism.
Basics of electronics, motor construction, and hydraulic systems.
How renewable energy systems like wind turbines generate electricity.
Techniques for safe experimentation and troubleshooting real-world engineering problems.

Critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and innovation in engineering design.
Team collaboration and communication skills through hands-on group projects.
Application of scientific methods: from hypothesis to experimental testing and result analysis.
Sustainable engineering practices and environmental awareness.
Confidence in turning scientific ideas into practical inventions.