The students will explore the basics of electricity and electrical circuits by using conductive and insulating dough, and circuits.

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Squishy Circuit Captivating Creations

School:
First Baptist Academy 
Subject:
Stem 
Teacher:
Angela Blankenship 
Students Impacted:
200 
Grade:
K-5 
Date:
July 25, 2018

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

 

Perna-Rose Foundation for Hope - $330.00

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Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 150

Buzz!  Blink!  Wow! The impact of Squishy Circuits in the classroom was electrifying!

 

What happens when you have 20 curious second grade scientists given the opportunity to create, design, invent and problem solve?  An absolutely amazing learning opportunity takes place.   In this exciting class, the students were introduced to the concept of electricity and how it impacts our lives. The students watched demonstrations of a single circuit and a short circuit using the Squishy Circuits.  These were new vocabulary terms for the students and the demonstration made the words easy to understand and memorable.  The students were also introduced to the various parts of the Squishy Circuit kit and the role each part plays in the transfer of electricity.

 

The learning accelerated when the students had the opportunity to design their Squishy Circuits.  It was an amazing class, and so much fun to watch them create an electrical circuit with a design. 

 

The Squishy Circuits will continue to be used in the second and fourth grade classrooms at our school.   The entire school will also have the opportunity to learn about electricity using Squishy Circuits at our Family STEAM Night. 

 

Thank you for investing in the students at First Baptist Academy!  

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Scientist at Work

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Ready, Set, Light Up!

 

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Success!

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Wow! Family STEAM Night!

 

Original Grant Overview

Goal

The students will explore the basics of electricity and electrical circuits by using conductive and insulating dough, and circuits.  

 

What will be done with my students

The students will use the Squishy Circuits conductive and insulating play dough to learn about the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. Their creations will come to life and light up, make noises with buzzers, and have the ability to spin using a motor. 

 

Benefits to my students

Exciting learning experiences occur when students
are engaged and have the opportunity to design, create,
invent and problem solve. Development of these creative thinking techniques is important to all fields of inquiry, but
particularyly critical in science and S.T.E.A.M.
These activities also help students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to work as a team.  

 

Budget Narrative

The Squishy Circuits Deluxe Kits will be purchased from Amazon.  

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 5 Squishy Circuits Deluxe Kits $330.00
  Total: $330.00

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