Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Design and Build
Electronics come alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5 to 10

The world of electrical engineering is packed with awesome ways for kids to learn and play! Filled with glowing, buzzing, and spinning fun, this guide to electronics for kids helps them fall in love with science as they explore the mechanics behind everyday devices.

Whether it's a light-up birthday card, an automated bubble blower, or an alarm clock, every project features easy-to-find components and simple directions that give kids the guidance they need to build. Expand their learning with explanations of how these electronics for kids connect to larger STEAM ideas!

This collection of buildable electronics for kids features:

  • 20 fun builds—Introduce the science behind electronics for kids through projects that they can do at home with affordable materials—and a little adult supervision.
  • Educational explanations—Go beyond other electronics books thanks to simple breakdowns of exactly what happened and why, ensuring kids get the most out of each activity.
  • Progressive difficulty—Discover electronics for kids that start simple and get more challenging as they go, helping young learners grow their skills without getting frustrated.

Inspire a lifelong love of science (plus technology, engineering, art, and math) with the super fun activities in Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids.

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Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Design and Build
Electronics come alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5 to 10

The world of electrical engineering is packed with awesome ways for kids to learn and play! Filled with glowing, buzzing, and spinning fun, this guide to electronics for kids helps them fall in love with science as they explore the mechanics behind everyday devices.

Whether it's a light-up birthday card, an automated bubble blower, or an alarm clock, every project features easy-to-find components and simple directions that give kids the guidance they need to build. Expand their learning with explanations of how these electronics for kids connect to larger STEAM ideas!

This collection of buildable electronics for kids features:

  • 20 fun builds—Introduce the science behind electronics for kids through projects that they can do at home with affordable materials—and a little adult supervision.
  • Educational explanations—Go beyond other electronics books thanks to simple breakdowns of exactly what happened and why, ensuring kids get the most out of each activity.
  • Progressive difficulty—Discover electronics for kids that start simple and get more challenging as they go, helping young learners grow their skills without getting frustrated.

Inspire a lifelong love of science (plus technology, engineering, art, and math) with the super fun activities in Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids.

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Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Design and Build

Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Design and Build

by Colby Tofel-Grehl PhD
Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Design and Build

Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Design and Build

by Colby Tofel-Grehl PhD

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Electronics come alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5 to 10

The world of electrical engineering is packed with awesome ways for kids to learn and play! Filled with glowing, buzzing, and spinning fun, this guide to electronics for kids helps them fall in love with science as they explore the mechanics behind everyday devices.

Whether it's a light-up birthday card, an automated bubble blower, or an alarm clock, every project features easy-to-find components and simple directions that give kids the guidance they need to build. Expand their learning with explanations of how these electronics for kids connect to larger STEAM ideas!

This collection of buildable electronics for kids features:

  • 20 fun builds—Introduce the science behind electronics for kids through projects that they can do at home with affordable materials—and a little adult supervision.
  • Educational explanations—Go beyond other electronics books thanks to simple breakdowns of exactly what happened and why, ensuring kids get the most out of each activity.
  • Progressive difficulty—Discover electronics for kids that start simple and get more challenging as they go, helping young learners grow their skills without getting frustrated.

Inspire a lifelong love of science (plus technology, engineering, art, and math) with the super fun activities in Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781648760259
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Publication date: 08/03/2021
Series: Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids
Pages: 122
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: 850L (what's this?)
Age Range: 5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Dr. Colby Tofel-Grehl (she/her) is an associate professor of teacher education at Utah State University and director of the Chaos Learning Lab. Her research focuses on bringing new technology into classrooms and igniting student interest in STEAM. In 2020, she was honored with the Association for Science Teacher Education Teacher of the Year Award.

Table of Contents

A Note for Parents ix

Chapter 1 The Basics 1

What Is Electronics? 2

How to Use This Book 6

Chapter 2 The Projects 13

Electric Bird 14

Potato Battery 17

Dough Circuits 20

Light-Up Birthday Card 23

Holiday Lights 28

Circuit Bracelet 33

Breadboard Flashlight 38

Bedroom Doorbell 43

Breadboard Nightlight 46

Spy Sensor 51

Firefly Jar 55

Morse Code Telegraph 61

Red Light, Green Light 68

Electronic Dancer 70

Breadboard Car 75

Bubble Blower 79

Alarm Clock 83

Electric Skill Game 87

Heat Detector 92

Flashing Metronome 96

Chapter 3 Putting It All Together 103

Glossary 105

Resources 107

Index 108

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