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Press Releases:
Documents:
Body Build- The mechanical portion of the Bug is constructed
Electronics Lab- Bug experiments teach the fundamentals of electronics
Final Wiring- The final Bug circuit is created and wires are soldered to "bring the Bug to life"
Build a Bug- A start to finish Bug building guide without the electronics lab
Additional Information:
The Bug:
▪ makes electrical concepts interesting and understandable
▪ appeals to a multitude of abilities, ages and knowledge levels
▪ allows students to work at their own level and pace
▪ challenges students to gain a higher level of understanding
▪ provides additional challenges for advanced students
▪ provides structure and support for students with limited understanding
▪ challenges and engages students like no other electronics project
▪ teaches electrical concepts using exciting physical feedback
▪ allows students to take ownership in the learning process, and take home the final product (Bug)
▪ is astonishingly inexpensive
▪ Circuits
▪ Parts of a circuit
▪ Series circuits
▪ Parallel circuits
▪ Electron flow / operation
▪ Current
▪ Voltage
▪ Resistance
▪ Switches
▪ Schematic representation
Content Covered:
▪ Circuits
▪ Parts of a circuit
▪ Series circuits
▪ Parallel circuits
▪ Electron flow / operation
▪ Current
▪ Voltage
▪ Resistance
▪ Switches
▪ Schematics
Quotes:
The "Catch a Bug" activity is absolutely the best resource for teaching electronics in today's classroom for both males and female students! An ideal activity to keep students focused and engaged in learning.Lola Whitworth / GTT Master Teacher Westminster Middle School 501 Westminster Hwy Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-3050 lwhitworth@oconee.k12.sc.us
Additional quotes available upon request.
Pictures:
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Please contact Darren Coon for additional information.
Darren Coon
PH: 585-322-5798
FX: 480-247-4986