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This is a science fair project that I did in middle school and completely disgusted the entire female staff of Benton Middle. The purpose of this project is to show how the electric chair works and discuss basic electricity - currents and conductivity.
This is perhaps not the most politically correct science fair project, but it definitely gets attention. And although it is more based on presentation than science, most people find it very interesting to learn how an electric chair works. :D
This instructable is quite lengthy, though some parts are optional. You'll probably want to scan each section to find what you're looking for. Have fun and happy building!
Also, please note that I will be linking to Amazon.com for the materials used within this project.
Please leave me feedback! I would like ideas on how to improve this project. I procrastinated far too much and had too many projects going on at once. If you have a comment or suggestion, I'd love to hear it!
This is perhaps not the most politically correct science fair project, but it definitely gets attention. And although it is more based on presentation than science, most people find it very interesting to learn how an electric chair works. :D
This instructable is quite lengthy, though some parts are optional. You'll probably want to scan each section to find what you're looking for. Have fun and happy building!
Also, please note that I will be linking to Amazon.com for the materials used within this project.
Please leave me feedback! I would like ideas on how to improve this project. I procrastinated far too much and had too many projects going on at once. If you have a comment or suggestion, I'd love to hear it!
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Signing UpStep 1First you'll need to find a Barbie with bendable arms and legs.
I got mine for 27 cents at a Goodwill. Always check thrift stores first - they're cheaper. However, you can also check local stores to see if you can get one on sale.
Don't pay too much, though, as we'll be messing her up quite a bit.
If you'd like, take a mugshot. You can use it in the presentation of the science project. I cut my Barbie's hair and drew circles around her eyes with a pencil, and well as smudging lip gloss around her face. Barbie had a rough night.
I also made an outfit for my Barbie using scrap fabric I had lying around. This is a very simple thing to do that will help your project become more attractive. I've included a quite awful Microsoft paint image to explain it!
Don't pay too much, though, as we'll be messing her up quite a bit.
If you'd like, take a mugshot. You can use it in the presentation of the science project. I cut my Barbie's hair and drew circles around her eyes with a pencil, and well as smudging lip gloss around her face. Barbie had a rough night.
I also made an outfit for my Barbie using scrap fabric I had lying around. This is a very simple thing to do that will help your project become more attractive. I've included a quite awful Microsoft paint image to explain it!
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Woo hoo!
Or put nichrome wire inside her so she melts.
mwa ha ha ha haaaaaa I am an evil genius and i am going to conquer the world >:)
Diggin' the previous suggestions about making her shake and smoke. I wonder if it would be practical to also add a little baking soda & vinegar device so that she foams at the mouth.... Just a little loose baking soda and a thimble full of vinegar inside her head, and an invisible razor slit for a mouth opening. The shaking makes the thimble fall over, and voila!
instead of a barbie, make a "skeleton" out of wire, "flesh" out of wire wool and"skin" out of ...er...something, hook it up, flip the switch, and BURN BABY BUUURN muhahahahaha
Times Square Hooker Barbie, I will leave it to you to figure out appropriate fashions.
Fix her up with a hocky mask and a nice little pink chainsaw and a stylish leather apron = Psychotic Serial Killer Barbie.
How about Steampunk Barbie?
Cyborg Barbie, replace some of her parts with Transformers action figure parts.
Gulf war Barbie? Give her a nice M16 with pink accents, a flak vest with...you guessed it, pink accents, and other appropriate accoutrements.
Punk Rock Barbie. Similar to Biker Chick Barbie, but with perhaps less practical metal studs, safety pin jewelery, a multicolored mohawk hairdo. You could even do a whole Barbie goes Punk Band. Make some instruments out of polymer clay or something, get Ken, and Skipper and the whole crowd in on the act.
Dominatrix Barbie with Slave Ken. 'nuff said.
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