Soft Circuits with Electro Dough

Using conductive Playdough, LEDs, buzzers, switches and motors in this introduction to circuits' class students make their own simple soft circuits. After learning the basics of simple series and parallel circuits you design a project using conductive Playdough, electrical components and tin foil. Prior student projects have included games such as extract Ahab from the stomach of Moby Dick, where if you touch the whale during the extraction, lights will flash and the buzzer will scream out! Or table soccer where a flick of the fingers is used to 'kick' your tin-foil soccer ball into a net, successful kicks are rewarded with a light show and loud beeping.

Course Title: Soft Circuits with Electro Dough

Date: 1/20/2018

Time: 1:00:00 PM-4:00:00 PM

Location: Mira Mesa Branch Library

Address: 8405 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA 92126-2308

Course Level: Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

Space is limited, advance registration is required.

Registration Policy and Procedures:

·        I understand students must attend all classes.

·        I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.

·        I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth, and hands-on learning environment.

·        I understand I am responsible for arranging transport with/for my student(s) promptly at the start and end of the class.

·        I understand students should treat each other with respect; failure to do so could result in being dropped from the class.

·        I understand that a break will be included in the program and students are encouraged to bring water and a snack.

By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.