Tag: Circuits
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Illuminating Things, Circuits, and Robots – Fall 2018 STEAM Program at MERCY
General Topics: Wearable Electronics, Electricity, Light, Basic Robotics, Origami, Building with WeDo and Little Bits Grade Level: 4-7 In these classes, we learned a variety of skills to create many different electronic projects. From wearable circuits to robotic cars, we build on our knowledge of circuits to create fun and exciting projects! Creating an Illuminated…
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ENERGY MATTERS – Fall 2017 STEAM Program at MERCY!
General Topics: Physical Science, Solar System, Space, Time, Energy, Gravity, Aerodynamics, Heat, Light, Electricity, Building with WeDO, Programming, Chemistry Grade Level: 4-7 In these classes we learned a variety of natural sciences, from space to unicellular organisms, and we explored these different areas through hands on activities that were fun and instructional. The Solar System…
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Making little robots and using breadboards!
General Topics: Engineering, Basic Robotics, Electric Energy, Electronics, Circuits Grade Level: 2-3 In this activity we explored the process of making small robots and learning how to use switches and breadboards! This exercise taught us how to prototype circuits by using a breadboard and teach the fundamentals of creating small devices from electrical components! Students were…
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Light ‘Em Up!
General Topics: Circuits, Electric Energy, Electronics Grade Level: 2-3 In this activity we explored the process of basic circuitry. The exercise taught how a simple wiring setup worked and how multiple lights taking one power source affect brightness. The students had a simple switch-activated light setup by the end. Each student was first given 4 lights, already…
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Check out what SPARKmakers did at MERCY’S STEAM Program Spring 2016!
General Topics: Architecture, Circuits, Design, Electronics, Engineering. Geometry, Physics Grade Level: 6-8 Over the course of 12 weeks (from April 6th through June 22nd), SPARKmakers led a “thinkering” workshop titled Designing Playful Structures, Simple Machines, and Electronic Gadgets at Mercy Neighborhood Ministry of Philadelphia and in partnership with the Internship Program from William Penn Charter School.…
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Motorized Car!
General Topics: Physics, Engineering, Mechanics, Simple Machines, Electric Energy, Circuits, Electronics, Basic Robotics Grade Level: 6-8 In this activity, we made battery powered remote controlled cars. Process: During the first session, we explained the concepts behind circuitry and how we were applying it, and started assembling the H-bridge circuit we would use to control the car. This required an extended…