Light Up the Night
Electrical Engineering Adventures created by the Boston Museum of Science
September 12:
What is Engineering? Tower of Power Challenge (Click here for teacher prep video)
Kids engineer a tower and are introduced to the Engineering Design Process as a problem-solving tool.
What is Technology? Design Challenge
Kids explore the idea that they, as engineers, can design and improve technology.
September 19: It's Electric!
Kids will learn about electrical circuits by investigating different materials that allow electricity to move through them.
September 26: Sculpture Circuits
Kids will use sculpting material to create circuits that turn on a light.
October 3: All of the Lights
Kids will create circuits that turn on multiple lights at once.
October 10: Light Show
Kids will explore a variety of materials that alter the appearance of light.
October 17: Create a Light Display
Kids will engineer a light display that mimics the colors and patterns of the Northern Lights.
October 24: Improve a Light Display
Kids will IMPROVE their light display.
October 31: Engineering Showcase
Kids will present their designs and share how they used the Engineering Design Process to engineer their light display.
What is Engineering? Tower of Power Challenge (Click here for teacher prep video)
Kids engineer a tower and are introduced to the Engineering Design Process as a problem-solving tool.
What is Technology? Design Challenge
Kids explore the idea that they, as engineers, can design and improve technology.
September 19: It's Electric!
Kids will learn about electrical circuits by investigating different materials that allow electricity to move through them.
September 26: Sculpture Circuits
Kids will use sculpting material to create circuits that turn on a light.
October 3: All of the Lights
Kids will create circuits that turn on multiple lights at once.
October 10: Light Show
Kids will explore a variety of materials that alter the appearance of light.
October 17: Create a Light Display
Kids will engineer a light display that mimics the colors and patterns of the Northern Lights.
October 24: Improve a Light Display
Kids will IMPROVE their light display.
October 31: Engineering Showcase
Kids will present their designs and share how they used the Engineering Design Process to engineer their light display.