Tag Archives: Electricity

How to Make a Scribble Bot

Making a scribble bot is an easy and fun STEM activity to do in a class or at home with your child. Combine it with a class on electricity and circuits. Here is a quick video tutorial on how to make one:

Circuit Troubleshooting

Having trouble with getting your LED circuit to work? Try the following: Make sure the positive side of the the light is connected to the copper tape or wire that is touching the positive side of the battery. Make sure the battery is in firm contact with the battery. Is the positive side of the batter touching the negative copper tape or vice versa? Does the copper tape have any rips that are breaking the connection? Are there any places where the...

Five Sites to Introduce Electricity and Circuits

Are looking for good introductory level information on electricity and circuits? Here are links to sites that we have found to contain clear discussions about the basics. They all have content that is appropriate for the fourth grade level energy curriculum specified by the Next Generation Science Standards, and they are good for anyone needing information about how electricity works:   Explainthatstuff.com This site has lots of good science and technology information that is directed toward kids. There is an...

Three Books that Teach Kids about Electricity

If you are looking for books that can teach kids about electricity, here are four that are sure to work. They are all written in a manner that will engage your child or class in the history and science of electricity. Take a look: Charged Up: The Story of Electricity by Jacqui Bailey Some kids learn better when the information is given in the form of a story. If your child fits this learning mode, then they are sure to...