STEAM Kit: Circuits

Promotional image for free snap circuits kit available to borrow from Meath County Libraries

Children will learn to create their own circuits in a fun and creative way that will help them understand electrical circuits while progressing to more challenging projects

Books

  1. Electronics for Kids
  2. Scrappy Circuits
  3. Cool Circuits & Wicked Wires

Activities

  1. Circuit Maze

Contents: 1 Game Grid, 60 Challenge cards, Instructions, 21 Game Tokens, 1 Power Source, 3 LED Beacons, 2 Straights, 2 Bridges, 2 Double Corners, 2 T-Shapes, 5 Corners, 1 Switch, 3 Blockers.

  1. Easy Electric Circuits

Contents: 2 Battery Holders, Motor, LED, Switch, Resistor, 4 Wires, 4 Gears, 5 Axels, 3 Frames, 6 Rods, 26 Connections.

Additional Resources

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/electricity/353091

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/electric-circuit/443114

https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/energyexplained/episode-7-circuits/

https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/electric-circuits-for-kids/

 

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