GO4ST8 @ MnSTA Conference on Science Education

Post date: Oct 29, 2017 10:27:35 PM

November 11, 2017 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Rivers Edge Convention Center – St. Cloud, Minnesota The November meeting is part of MnSTA COSE

The MnSTA CoSE is the same weekend as GO4ST8 Physics usually meets. So, we will make it a party in St Cloud.

Electrical circuits are the foundation of our modern, technology-driven lives. Everything from simple light bulbs to complex devices like the iPhone depend on electrical circuits in order to function. The basic structure of each of these devices is the same: there is a power source, which is connected to some wires, which are connected to a device that uses the power to do something useful (like lighting up a room, or displaying a Facebook message from your friend). The main point of this hands-on session is that you don’t need to be an electrical engineer to get some hands-on experience with circuits. You don’t need to use a soldering iron or a prototyping board or circuit diagrams in order to start learning about electricity. In fact, all you need is some playdough to start building your owncircuits. This non-traditional circuit technology is a fun way to introduce students to circuit design with a toy that is familiar, safe, and easy to manipulate. Participants will use readily available materials such as AA battery packs, LEDs plus conducting and non-conducting dough to construct various circuits. Also materials provided by www.SquishyCircuits.com will be used.