$35,028 raised with 512 backers. Weeks of STEM Fun! Unlike the “potato clock” or “lemon battery”, MudWatt offers long-term STEM engagement. Kids maximize their MudWatt's power by experimenting with different soils, different foods from the fridge (like Gatorade), and different temperatures. Experiments are as endless as kids’ creative minds! Kids learn about renewable energy, sustainability, microbiology, electricity, and more, as they dig deep into the science behind the MudWatt. Bridging the Physical and Digital As the MudWatt’s bacteria population grows, the MudWatt’s LED blinks faster and faster! The free MudWatt Explorer App lets kids measure their blinks to discover their MudWatt’s power output and microbial population. With the App, kids track their MudWatt’s growth, and unlock a fun and educational comic! (Available for smartphones and tablets with iOS, Android and Kindle) DIG Any dirt will do! Your soil already has electricity-generating bacteria living in it! Try out composts, topsoils, and sediments to see which is most powerful. BUILD Kids construct the MudWatt and learn a ton along the way with our 20-page illustrated guide. Moreover, kids blend creativity with science by designing their own experiments to maximize their power and bacteria colony. ANALYZE The MudWatt Explorer App lets kids measure their power, track their MudWatt’s growth, and unlock chapters of a fun ""Electric Microbe"" comic book! Award-Winning and Critically Acclaimed The MudWatt is loved by kids young and old, from elementary school level all the way up to college level. This unique STEM kit has gotten rave reviews from kids, homeschoolers, teachers, and tinkerers alike! About the Startup Describe your product in 3 words. Muddy. STEM. Fun! How did you come up with the idea for this product? We were worried about kids getting too glued to screens. While digital technology can be a great educational tool, it risks cutting the connection that kids have to the natural world around them. We wanted to make sure kids stay grounded as they grow and learn. And what is more grounding than dirt itself!? What makes your product special? First, MudWatt uniquely incorporates many STEM disciplines (including engineering, sustainability, energy, microbiology, and chemistry) into fun and memorable experimentation! Second, it bridges the gap between physical and digital, offering not only tangible play (the hardware), but also digital content (the App) that enhances learning. Lastly, it opens kids' minds to the unseen surprising world of microbes that live in the soil beneath their feet. What has been the best part of your startup experience? The letters and emails we get from MudWatt users are the best part of our startup experience. Kids, parents and teachers really love the MudWatt, which provides an electrifying gateway into STEM for many of our customers!
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