Electrical circuits for 11-16s - Make a light up decoration!
Tuesday 12th December 2023: 2.10 to 3pm (Online STEM)
Make a decoration or card that lights up!
(Whilst learning about electrical circuits)
+ Experiment with insulators, conductors and circuits
+ Learn some circuit symbols and diagrams
Your home-education journal is already written!
Your booking confirmation will include a digital download containing joining instructions and link, equipment list and a summary of the keywords, key concepts and student activities planned for this session. You can simply copy, paste and adapt it for your home-education journal and use it to help you discuss the learning with your child afterwards.
Equipment (To join an entirely optional practical)
It is a good idea to have a whiteboard or paper, pen, ruler and calculator to hand in each session.
- One or two LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), any colour, 3mm or 5mm. Easy and cheap to buy online such as these (no affiliation, just an example)
- Black card or paper (not essential but looks good!)
- Glue stick
- Sticky tape
- “Coin” batteries (1 for each LED) (CR2032 3V type). Warning: swallowing these batteries can cause severe injuries, keep them away from young children and pets. Easy to buy online such as this, or in bargain / pound shops. (no affiliation, just an example).
- Scissors (take care with sharps)
- Marker pen or felt tips
- Silver / gold/ metallic pens (optional)
- Paper clips (not plastic coated) 10 minimum.
- Thick corrugated card
- Drawing pins or split pins (take care with sharps).
- A few clothes pegs
Links suggest sources of appropriate resources (no affiliation)
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Price is for one device (screen) to join for one session.
Upon booking you will receive a digital download (available for one year) with joining instructions and link, equipment list, home-ed journal text and registration form link (for photography consent form and opportunity to let us know any relevant needs),
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