Making Circuits
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Science Museum of Minnesota
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In this activity, learners explore electricity and conductivity to find that many things conduct electricity including copper, pencil lead, fruit, play-doh, and even people! Learners set up a circuit with a programmed PICO Cricket, a numeric (Hex) display, and an alligator-clip sensor. Learners test and compare the electrical conductivity of various objects and people. Learners can also program music so that connection value of the circuit changes the notes.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- PICO Cricket
- Numeric (Hex) display
- Alligator-clip sensor
- Play-doh
- People
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Computing
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Technology
- Information and Communication
- Physical Sciences
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
- Electric Circuits
- Vibration and Waves
- Sound
- Electricity and Magnetism
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Electronics
- Music
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- hear
- use mouse
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Science Museum of Minnesota,
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 0087813
