Mysteries of Light

Description

In this course we will start by observing the properties of natural light and use them to create two watercolor paintings.  Then we will move onto man made light and build fun creative circuits to learn about electricity and how circuits work by creating different light up projects. 

During the week the students will work through the scientific process to use unusual objects to complete circuits.  Along with using Snap Circuits kits to learn the basics about electricity, we will make circuits out of playdough, paper circuits and many others! This small group course will be teacher guided but with lots of opportunities to explore and make discoveries. 

If you attended Creative Circuits many projects and information will be a repeat of that course, but you are welcome to come again and make different variations on those projects. 

Objectives

• Observe how light effects the world around us. 

• Learn to work effectively in teams

• Produce functional working circuits

• Use those circuits to create music, art, or to solve a problem

Keywords: Circuitry, Engineering, Design, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Strategy, Painting Techniques