Grades 3-6

Children have a natural curiosity and love to explore how things work.  In this introduction to electronics, children learn the basic principles and instantly put them to the test by building circuits that are relevant to the world around them. ​

Children who enjoy electronics typically develop:

• greater levels of concentration and focus
• sound analysis and problem solving skills
• good fine motor use
• better skills in translating a diagram into a practical application

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​A Fun and Engaging Way
​to Learn

Our electronics program is structured and as it progresses, the children’s learning is scaffolded to ensure they build on their previous knowledge.  All of the lessons follow our framework of:

• Why? (context),
• What? (theory),
• How? (guided practice) and
• What if…? (independent tasks).

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Using solderless electronic circuit assembly, children learn to build, test and use fully working electronic circuits.  Along the way they learn about basic electrical components such as resistors, capacitors, light emitting diodes (LEDs), light dependent resistors (LDRs) and transistors.

Hands On!

Of course, we know that there is no better way to learn than to have a go, so there is plenty of time given to practical fun.  Children will learn to build electronic circuits that are relevant to the real world, and can:

• detect the presence of water
• sense whether it is light or dark
• create sound effects using light
• flash lights
• count objects electronically
• simulate a dice roll

Lead by example

All of our electronics coaches are passionate about electronics and how it translates into the real world.  Their natural enthusiasm for the subject and its applications in real life is itself inspiring to the children and will be sure to light a spark in their creative minds.

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