Scrappy Circuits is an innovative and scrappy way to learn about electrical circuits for less than $1 per person, developed by a great team of teachers and inventors including Michael Carroll from local Abington School District. Follow this guide to get started with your very first circuit, and then explore different materials you have in your classroom or at home to build new unique circuits of your own!
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How to Make a Scrappy Circuit
- Place the LED light on top of a piece of cardboard.
- Use binder clips to pin down the legs of the LED.
- Flip the cardboard over so you can see the back.
- Fold down the clip connected to the positive leg of the LED.
- Place a battery on top of the folded clip and fold down the other clip to hold the battery in place.
- Flip your circuit back over and watch the LED light up!
Tip: Be sure to keep track of which side of the LED is positive and which is negative—the circuit won’t work if they’re switched!
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