Activity

Squishy Circuits

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This Squishy Circuits activity also includes:

Make electricity flow through Play-Doh. Individuals create animals or other creatures using Play-Doh. The engineering aspect? Eyes that light up and Play-Doh that conducts electricity.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide a space for learners to share their creations
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should understand the difference between insulators and conductors
  • Activity requires batteries, LEDs, and material to make play dough
Pros
  • Gives guiding questions for discussion
  • Younger pupils will have fun with the activity
Cons
  • None