S.T.E.M. Class
Electric Inventions
Where bananas become piano keys!
Learn the shocking secrets of electronic circuits and make inventions of your own using wire, copper tape, LEDs, motors, and batteries! Also use a fun tool called a Makey Makey to build fruit pianos, gummy game controllers, and wacky keyboards!
Description
Dive into the electrifying world of circuits and unleash your inner inventor as we explore the magic of electricity!
In Electric Inventions, get ready to roll up your sleeves and do some hands-on experimentation with wire, copper tape, LEDs, motors, and batteries. But that’s not all – we’ll also introduce you to an awesome tool called Makey Makey! Think of Makey Makey like having an external computer keyboard with all the keys ripped off so you can explore the circuits underneath. Then you can attach things to those circuits and make the keys… WEIRD!
With Makey Makey, you’ll discover the power of conductivity as you transform everyday materials into interactive inputs for your computer. Imagine playing a piano made out of bananas, controlling games with gummy worms, or even turning your classmates into human keys – the possibilities are limited only by your imagination!
Join us for an electrifying journey where every circuit holds the potential for invention.
Good fit for...
This class is for nerds who are creative, inventive, and sometimes silly! Anyone who finds circuits intriguing and wants to learn more about how electronics work will have a blast in this shockingly fun class!
Nerds make...
Nerds in this class make some shockingly awesome electrical creations! Using the Makey Makey and basic circuitry, they can make things like fruit pianos and custom game controllers! We even make some cool artsy circuits like spin art machines. Of course, students are also free to make their own evil genius inventions >:)
Nerds learn...
Nerds in this class learn about a handful of cool electronics and electrical engineering topics. We will explore electricity, series and parallel circuits, conductors and insulators, and capacitive sensing. We’ll also look at how we can apply some of these technologies into our own creations during class activities!
Class Structure
What to Bring to Class
SUMMER & BREAK CLASSES ONLY: Class is 3hrs each day, so bring a snack for break time. Also, bring your own refillable water bottle. Don’t have one? Add our Nerding water bottle to your order and pick up on first day of class!
Gallery
Your nerd will build and discover like these nerds have.
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Register
Locations, dates, and times vary by time of year.
Summer
Registration opens March 8, 2024 @ 10am
School Year
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