Tucent Scientific - Early Childhood-Elementary STEAM Portfolio
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The Electricity MysteryThis class served as an introduction to electronics for ages 3-11. The children made a continuity detector, tested conductivity of different materials, and reused their gadget for “light painting.” In the process, they learned about electrons, voltage, circuits, and conductivity.
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Simplexity/Automoto, Automata
Simplexity and Automato, Automata were two classes which introduced children ages 3-11 to the concepts of simple machines (levers, wheels, inclined planes) and automata (mechanical toys), which they then built. Other concepts introduced in these lessons included friction and gravity.
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Bright IdeaBright Idea, again for ages 3-11, built on the concepts taught in The Electricity Mystery. Children made papercraft flashlights with batteries, an LED, wire, a paperclip, brads, and a cup. Children were able to describe how the circuit worked and how to fix “miswiring” problems.
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Kitchen ScienceKitchen Science demonstrated four safe, easy experiments children ages 3-11 and their parents or caregivers could perform at home: capillary action with celery and coffee filters; chemoetiolation (bleaching); condensation and precipitation; and tornado formation.
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My Electric ValentineThis was a one-off class that served as a basic introduction to electronics for ages 3-11, and as a craft activity for Valentine’s Day. By making a greeting card that lit up when “hugged,” children learned about circuits and electronic components.
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Marble Madness!Marble Madness! introduced children ages 3-5 to the concepts of gravity, gravitational potential energy, and kinetic energy. Students designed and built vertical marble mazes from cardboard, tubes, and bells, which “ran” without intervention from start to finish.
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LED Badge of CourageThis class demonstrated that physical movement and electronics can work hand-in-hand. By creating a light-up “badge” that turned on when rotated one way and turned off when rotated another way, children ages 3-5 learned simple circuit and electronics concepts.
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Static SHOCK!Static SHOCK!, a perennial favorite for children ages 3-11, was designed to teach even the earliest learners about electrons, voltage, and current, as well as static electricity. Children built working electroscopes and “activated” them with statically-charged balloons.
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Sweet Sun-SationSweet Sun-Sation introduced children ages 3-5 to the concepts of visible and invisible solar radiation, including infrared and ultraviolet; the importance of sunscreen; and the use of “sun power” to generate electricity through UV and the Peltier Effect.
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That Old ‘TropeIn this class, children ages 3-11 learned about the art and science of optical illusions, including the Phi Effect responsible for perception of motion pictures and animations. The class culminated in the creation of individual zoetropes.
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Up, Periscope
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The Vibrobot InvasionA perennial favorite, Vibrobots taught children 3-11 about circuits, motors, and balance. Each child was able to create a “robot” from a cell phone vibration motor, cardstock, beads, and eye stickers.
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Misc. Tinkering Toys
Phototheremin
Dancing Electromagnet
RGB Toy
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Miscellaneous: Other
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