CBC Hands-On Projects

Build it.
Understand it.

Step-by-step CBC projects for Grade 7-9. Every project uses free local materials, includes an SBA rubric, and has an offline-friendly guide.

Browse Projects Try Project 1 โ†’
6Projects Published
3CBC Grades Covered
0 KESRequired Budget
CheckmarkKNEC SBA Rubrics Included
๐Ÿชด

The Vertical Bag Garden

Gunny sack + soil + perforated bottle = a full vegetable tower. Full SBA rubric included.

Gunny sack2L bottleManure
Apr 29, 202612 pts SBA
๐ŸŒฑ

Mini Compost Pit โ€” 21-Day Challenge

Turn kitchen waste into black gold. Layers, turning schedule, and ready-to-use compost.

Kitchen wasteSoilWater
May 2, 202610 pts SBA
๐ŸŒฑ

Seed Germination Under Different Conditions

Controlled experiment: test how light, water, and temperature affect bean seed germination.

Bean seedsCotton woolPlastic cups
May 20, 202615 pts SBA
๐Ÿ’ง

Water Filtration System

Build a multi-layer filter from gravel, sand, and charcoal. Test turbidity before and after.

Plastic bottlesGravelCharcoalSand
Apr 30, 202614 pts SBA
โ˜€๏ธ

DIY Solar Water Heater

Black-painted bottles + transparent bag = water heated by the sun. Measure temperature rise.

Black paintPlastic bottlesThermometer
May 15, 202616 pts SBA
๐ŸŒฟ

Newspaper Cone Nursery Beds

Roll newspaper into biodegradable nursery cones โ€” transplant directly into soil, no shock.

Old newspaperSoil mixSeeds
May 18, 202612 pts SBA
โšก

Simple Electric Motor

Build a spinning coil motor using insulated copper wire, a magnet, and a battery.

Copper wireMagnetBatteryPaperclips
May 20, 202615 pts SBA
๐Ÿ”ฌ

Natural pH Indicator from Hibiscus

Extract purple pigment from hibiscus flowers. Test household substances and create a colour pH chart.

Hibiscus flowersHot waterLemonBaking soda
May 20, 202614 pts SBA
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ

Wind Vane & Weather Station

Build a wind direction vane from cardboard and a straw. Record 7 days of weather data.

CardboardStrawCompass
May 2, 202610 pts SBA
๐Ÿฉน

First Aid Kit & Emergency Response Plan

Assemble a complete first aid kit from household items. Create an emergency plan for your home or school.

BandagesAntisepticGlovesScissors
May 20, 202615 pts SBA
๐ŸŒฟ

Plant Propagation: Grafting & Cuttings

Learn stem cuttings (easy) and cleft grafting (advanced). Multiply your favourite plants.

Pruning shearsRootstockScionGrafting tape
May 21, 202616 pts SBA
๐Ÿ’ง

Hydroponics System (Soilless Farming)

Grow lettuce and spinach without soil using recycled containers and homemade nutrient solution.

Plastic containerNutrient solutionNet cupsSeeds
May 21, 202618 pts SBA
โšก

Series & Parallel Circuits

Build and compare both circuit types. Learn why homes use parallel wiring and Christmas lights use series.

BatteriesBulbsWireSwitches
May 21, 202615 pts SBA
๐Ÿงผ

Soap Making (Cold Process)

Make natural soap from local oils (coconut, palm, shea). Learn saponification chemistry and entrepreneurship.

Lye (NaOH)Coconut oilEssential oilsMold
May 21, 202617 pts SBA
๐Ÿ’ง

Water Quality Testing

Test pH, turbidity, hardness, chlorine, and iron in drinking water. Compare multiple water sources.

pH stripsWater samplesSoapWhite cloth
May 21, 202614 pts SBA
๐Ÿค–

Arduino Soil Moisture Sensor

Build a smart watering alarm using Arduino. Beginner-friendly coding and wiring guide included.

Arduino UnoMoisture sensorLEDJumper wires
May 21, 202618 pts SBA
๐Ÿ”ฅ

Biogas Mini Digester

Turn kitchen waste into flammable methane gas. Build a small-scale anaerobic digester from recycled materials.

Plastic containerBalloonCow dungVegetable waste
May 21, 202616 pts SBA
๐Ÿงฌ

DNA Extraction from Banana

Extract and see real DNA using dish soap, salt, and cold alcohol. No lab equipment needed!

BananaDish soapSaltRubbing alcohol
May 21, 202617 pts SBA
๐Ÿฅ›

Fermentation - Yoghurt Making

Make probiotic-rich yoghurt using lactic acid bacteria. Learn the science of fermentation.

Fresh milkYoghurt starterThermometerJar
May 21, 202615 pts SBA

Which project should we publish next?

Vote or suggest a topic โ€” most-requested gets built first.