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One great way to bring more Making to the classroom is to add easy-to-incorporate, simple electronics to projects. By using batteries and LED lights, projects seem to magically shift from being "crafty" to more interactive, with students needing to now troubleshoot and problem-solve as they create closed circuits that move electricity and make their projects come to life.
One great way to bring more Making to the classroom is to add easy-to-incorporate, simple electronics to projects. By using batteries and LED lights, projects seem to magically shift from being "crafty" to more interactive, with students needing to now troubleshoot and problem-solve as they create closed circuits that move electricity and make their projects come to life.
STEAM Activity #2: Circuit board game
STEAM Activity #2: Circuit board game
Now you are going to make your own Circuit Board math game! Gather your supplies and try it out! Refer to the video, or this Project Template as you work. Design a game using content relevant to your classroom.
Now you are going to make your own Circuit Board math game! Gather your supplies and try it out! Refer to the video, or this Project Template as you work. Design a game using content relevant to your classroom.
Circuit Board Game.mp4Materials:
Materials:
File folder
Tin foil
Electrical tape (optional, regular tape will work, too!)
Battery pacy with leads (Amazon(
Alligator clips (Amazon)
LED lights (10 mm, can be purchased in bulk on Amazon)
STEAM Activity #3: paper Circuits
STEAM Activity #3: paper Circuits
The previous activity involved creating simple circuits, which just used one light. Now, you are going to use what you know about circuitry to create an image, card, story, or project of your choice with a parallel circuit (using two or more lights).
The previous activity involved creating simple circuits, which just used one light. Now, you are going to use what you know about circuitry to create an image, card, story, or project of your choice with a parallel circuit (using two or more lights).
Paper Circuits.mp4Materials:
Materials:
Copper tape (purchase the type that is conductive on BOTH sides, found on Amazon)
LED lights (10 mm, can be purchased in bulk on Amazon)
Tape
Coin batteries
Binder clips
Misc. craft supplies/construction paper
FlipGrid Response
FlipGrid Response
When finished with your work, take a photo or video of your projects, and upload it with an answer to the following prompts.
Prompt: What did you create and how does it work? How could you imagine using a similar activity with your students? How could it tie in with something you already do?
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