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SCIENCE OF CIRCUITS
Mondays, January 24-May 2 (no class Feb 21, Mar 14, Apr 4; 12 weeks)
11:00am-12:15pm
Ages 8-10
Students are introduced to simple and complex circuits and electrical components through hands-on activities, including building series and parallel circuits, experimenting with power sources, exploring insulators and conductors, as well as learning life skills such as stripping wires. All lab costs are included in registration fee.
Instructor: Diana Rodriguez, BEd
Location: Science Center (suite 5)
Course fee: $220 OR $20/lab
10% sibling discount
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LAB SCHEDULE:
Simple Circuits - Monday, January 24
We explore the basics of electricity and components of circuits as we create increasingly complex designs with our Snap Circuits®.
String Light Circuits - Monday, January 31
Students learn how electricity flows through string lights as they investigate open and closed circuits.
Deconstructing Electronics - Monday, February 7
Students study simple and complex circuits by taking apart electronic toys, learn about the electrical components and strip and splice wires to repair broken circuits, all while we emphasize safety and the complete proper use of basic tools.
Scribble Bots - Monday, February 14
Today, we build a functioning scribbling robot using a simple circuit to power a motor.
Citrus Batteries - Monday, February 28
Students get creative with citrus fruits as they follow the flow of current and learn how to use a volt meter.
Rainbow Salt Circuits - Monday, March 7
This week, we experiment with electrical conduction by creating rainbow salt circuits with basic household items.
Paper Circuits - Monday, March 21
Students explore the components of simple circuits as they create a paper circuit to power an LED.
LED Flashlight Lab - Monday, March 28
We create popsicle LED flashlights to study other ways copper wire is used to create simple circuits.
Powering Circuits - Monday, April 11
Students investigate different types of power sources, including different battery types and solar cells, and discover the value of fuses.
Squishy Circuits - Monday, April 18
Kids experiment with conductive and insulating dough and LEDs to design creative light-up sculptures.
Circuit Bugs - Monday, April 25
Students get creative with conductors and insulators as they create circuit bugs.
Complex Circuits - Monday, May 2
Students use Snap Circuits® to explore resistors, switches and motors as they experiment with complex circuits.
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