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Introducing STEM through Electricity--Flinn STEM Design Challenge™

Description

Facilitate the connection between science and engineering effortlessly with this introductory STEM activity! Students delve into crafting a simple electric circuit and learn to draw circuit diagrams. They then apply their understanding of series and parallel circuits to wire a duplex outlet with two lamps--one controlled by a switch and the other not. Success at each stage motivates students to progress to the next level of design. Witness the “lightbulbs go on“ as students engage in science and engineering practices to conquer the final circuit design challenge!

Complete for 10 student groups. 1.5-V D batteries and holders are needed and can be purchased separately.

Materials Included in Kit:

• Connector cords with alligator clips, 60
• Fasteners, round head, 2-prong, pkg/100
• Index cards, single-ruled, 3 “ x 5 “, 10
• Lightbulbs, miniature, 1.2 V, 20
• Paper clips, jumbo, 2 “, 20
• Sockets, lamp, 20