Conductivity Device

Conductivity is the property of a substance to allow it to conduct electricity. Learning to distinguish between conductors and insulators can be a fascinating study that can have endless applications in other areas.

In this Challenge, Trainees will work through the Engineering Design Process to develop a device that can test conductivity. They will work through Challenge Kits* that will help them understand the basic concepts of a circuit and how to conduct an experiment using the Scientific Method.

They will find our STEM Hero an interesting, unknown pioneer in the field!

They will be able to use their Trainee Portfolio to work through the Challenge and record their work.

All our Challenges are created in such a way that Trainees of any age can use them. Our test Trainee group ranges in age from 7 years old to 14 years old. However, we have had 5-year-olds successfully complete Challenges with assistance and even a few parents joined their Trainees to learn to code! We recommend simplifying the task for younger Trainees and helping them with the Challenge Kits. For older students, we recommend that they go more in-depth and that their finished solution is of a higher standard and more detailed. We have also taken into consideration different learning styles. So the Portfolio and Lessons can be adapted to each Trainee’s needs. Ultimately, our program is about working through the process. And you are never too young or too old to learn that skill.

For this Challenge, Trainees over 10 years old should be able to complete it without assistance. Younger Trainees will require assistance.

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