Steve Spangler Science Energy Stick
- 7.5 inch plastic stick with 2 electrodes
- Ages 4 and up per manufacturer
- 1.28 ounce item weight
- No battery per the listing
- 1 Energy Stick plus activity guide
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hand-held conduction demo that responds with sound and light when people complete the circuit. It teaches circuits, conductors and insulators in a classroom or at home.
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ASIN: B07RHWJP4RModel: 850000Category: Science Kits & Toys
Overview
A classroom or homeschool table is where this Energy Stick belongs, held with both hands so the body completes a circuit between two electrodes. Noises and lights respond, and groups can join hands to extend the circuit.
The reason to buy is a quick, memorable circuit demonstration with a simple activity guide. The limit is scope: it is one stick for circuit concepts and nothing more.
Who it's for
Teachers, parents and group leaders at the listed age who want to show open and closed circuits. Kids who want to build circuits or run experiments with components should look at a kit instead.
Pros and cons
- Shows conduction through the body
- Works alone or in a group
- Includes an activity guide
- Simple plastic stick
- One demo only
- Size field reads Placeholder
- No components for experiments
Performance notes
Touching both electrodes closes a circuit, and the stick answers with light and sound. Linking hands in a circle shows how current passes through several people, and the guide explains conductors and insulators.
Where it stands among science kits & toys
- #9 most-searched brand and model of the 9 science kits & toys lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 13 science kits & toys we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Steve Spangler Science |
|---|---|
| Model | 850000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 7.5 x 1.25 x 7.5 inches |
| Item weight | 1.28 ounces |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Batteries | No battery |
| Included components | |
| Included components | 1 Energy Stick, activity guide |
| Other details | |
| Recommended age | 4 years and up |
| Educational objective | STEM, electricity, conduction, circuits, insulators |
| Theme | Physics |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Energy Stick a battery-powered toy?
The listing says No Battery. The stick responds with noises and lights when a person completes the circuit between its electrodes.
How many people can use the Steve Spangler Energy Stick?
One person alone, or a group, since classmates can hold hands in a circle to show conductivity.
What does the Energy Stick include?
1 Energy Stick and an activity guide covering electric currents, circuitry, conductors and insulators.