Electronics Lab Workbench
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| Item # | SL02281 |
| Age | 9 years + |
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| Brand | SmartLab |
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An easy-to-assemble electronics workbench includes components to create light, sound and action. Kids build knowledge and skills by engaging in thought-provoking projects.
Includes 40 page book, full color.
Batteries: One 9-volt, not included
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?!
06/02/2008 - by Matt from San Diego, CA
This is an update of the kit I've been using with my 5th graders for the last 6 years (roughly 700 students). Connecting the components may be a little tough...an adult could help. Students become engrossed and addicted...and the creative ones find useful/interesting applications. The 'textbook' strikes a good balance of high interest readability and scientific accuracy...most other labs err on the latter. About 1/5 of my students wind up buying the kit themselves...when else does that happen? A FEW TIPS: Once attached, hot glue the components and posts on the underside of the board...it will last MUCH longer. Hot glue the leads on the piezo transducer. Be VERY careful with the transistors. The other weak link is the battery attachment, which can be cut open and hot glued for a more permanent lab (18 students x 20 projects...and still running). I look forward to teaching this unit and using these labs every year! Be curious and keep learning!
