Grades 6–12 (Kit)
Light up learning with paper circuits! This hands-on kit introduces students to the basics of electrical circuits through simple, creative projects. Using paper, copper tape, LEDs, and coin cell batteries, students create closed, open, parallel, and series circuits—building a foundation for more advanced projects like interactive posters, wearable circuits, or prototype models.
Perfect for STEM classes, makerspaces, and engineering challenges, this activity combines science, art, and design thinking to spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Kit Contents
- 3mm LEDs in assorted colors
- Copper tape
- 3-volt coin cell batteries
- Paper Circuits Activity Instructions
- Circuit Template Master
Includes enough supplies for 30 students to create multiple types of circuits.
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Lesson Plans
Use this kit with lessons on circuits and electricity available on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. This activity also serves as a great introduction to engineering design challenges.
Extend the Learning
Challenge students to design light-up greeting cards, gamify a poster, or integrate circuits into a classroom display. For a more advanced challenge, pair this kit with the Hen House Prototype Kit to explore controlling lights and fans with microcontrollers.
