Paper Creative Circuits Challenge

In this Challenge, we are taking STEM to a new level by adding Art and making this a STEAM project. With advancements in technology, accessibility has made it possible to create art in a STEM manner.

Trainees will explore basic circuitry concepts and then, using the Engineering Design Process, design and create greeting cards that light up. They will create simple and parallel circuits using conductive tape and LEDs to add a stunning effect to a simple card. Not only will this increase their STEM knowledge of circuitry, but it will open up concrete learning by activating their creativity.

They will study our STEM Hero, Nikola Tesla, and his contribution to electricity.

The Challenge kits come with all supplies needed to create three greeting cards that demonstrate the different concepts. They will then have the supplies to design and create their own card.

As always, at the end of the Challenge, Trainees will take their journey and create a 5-minute presentation.

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. We recommend that older students 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 9 years old should be able to complete it with minimal assistance. Younger Trainees can successfully complete it with help. Tape and scissors are required.

How to Register for this Challenge

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