Light & Switch Playground
Create working paper/board circuits with LEDs, switches, and sensors. See how electricity flows in a closed path and how inputs control outputs. Covers circuit basics, series/parallel, and signals.
Recommended for ages 6-8
About This Kit
Build practical circuits (paper/ink/breadboard) with LEDs, switches, and sensors, then test how changes affect brightness or triggering. Explain closed vs open circuits, polarity, and how inputs (light/water/touch) control outputs (light/buzzer). Covers qualitative Ohm’s Law (V‑I‑R relationships), series/parallel behavior, threshold sensing (LDR/NTC), and simple logic (OR). Links to everyday devices like night lights and alarms, with data recording and reflection prompts.
Learning Outcome
Learner can explain why light glows only in a closed path
What's Inside
Bulb, LED, resistor, foil switch, AA holder
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