Lesson Plans

Subject: Simple Circuit DiagramDuration: 45–60 minutesPrerequisites: NoneLevel: Beginner Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Why Circuit Diagrams Matter Circuit diagrams (also called schematics) are like maps. Instead of showing what components look like, they show how components are connected. Engineers and hobbyists use Continue Reading

Switches and buttons are the simplest way to let a person control an electronic circuit. Flip a switch and a light turns on. Press a button and a buzzer chirps. Under the hood, what’s really happening is straightforward: you’re opening or closing a path for electricity—and that single change can Continue Reading

If you’ve never soldered before, the first time you pick up a hot iron can feel… intense. The good news is you don’t need a fancy bench setup or years of experience to get a clean, working solder joint. You just need a simple solder project, a safe workspace, and Continue Reading

Lesson Overview A breadboard is one of the most important tools in electronics—and the best place to start building real circuits without soldering. In this lesson, students will use a breadboard to create their first breadboard project: lighting up an LED using a battery, a resistor, and jumper wires. This Continue Reading

Make a Light Turn On: Your First Circuit Project for kids Goal: Build a simple circuit that turns on a light using a battery, wires, and a small bulb or LED. Best for: Ages 7–12 (with adult help for younger kids) Time: 30–45 minutes Big idea: A light turns on Continue Reading

Note: This class is no longer offered. The information below is preserved to showcase what was involved at the height of the program’s popularity. Based on Rolf Startin’s popular Bigfoot design originally sold through Mondotronics, the Toddler was an impressive two-foot-tall walking robot. Despite its size, the Toddler was powered Continue Reading