STEM: Engineering Electrical Circuits and Understanding Wiring Diagrams
Spark young minds with our hands-on electrical engineering wiring class!! Students will delve into the world of electrical circuits and wiring diagrams using a detailed circuit board.
Hub of Curiosity
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursAssessment
Parents may request evaluation feedback on learner participation and demonstration of understanding. These points will be evaluated through class participation.Class Experience
***IMPORTANT NOTE*** The kit for this class is currently on backorder. We have reached out to the manufacturer multiple times for updates, but haven't heard back. The kit with only 25 experiments is available on Amazon, but it is not rigorous enough to use as a substitute. PLEASE ensure the kit is in stock before registering for class. REFUND POLICY: Hub of Curiosity wants parents and caregivers to be able to enroll in our classes with peace of mind. We are busy parents as well and understand that life happens! The refund policy for Hub of Curiosity classes is as follows: Semester-length co-ops are fully refundable until 30 days prior to the start of class. Withdrawing 15-30 days prior to the start of the co-op will result in a 70% refund. 14 days before the start date, the class is non-refundable. Fixed-length classes (ex: meets 4x or 6x) are fully refundable until 14 days prior to the start of class. 14 days before the start date, the class is non-refundable. Details about Outschool’s Refund Policy can be found here: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4626920-standard-refund-policy-and-automatic-refunds Welcome to our dynamic electrical engineering and wiring class! In this engaging course, students will embark on an electrifying journey through the fundamentals of wiring diagrams, learning how to decipher and apply them to their circuit board to create various responses. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, participants will gain confidence as they practice on age-appropriate circuit boards, exploring the intricacies of electrical circuits in a safe and supportive environment. The goal of this class is to empower young learners to unlock their potential and cultivate valuable STEM skills. Join us as we spark innovation and ignite a passion for electrical engineering in the next generation of innovators!
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, learners will be able to complete basic wiring diagrams to generate the desired outcome.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Assembly and Simple Rotor
Participants should arrive to class with their kit unopened. Together we’ll review the contents of the kit and assemble it.
Time permitting, we’ll also complete the wiring for a simple rotor. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Beginner Circuit Wiring
In this session, we’ll explore basic wiring to produce ringing bells and flying discs. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
LED Wiring
In this session, we’ll add on to the skills learned in week two and incorporate LED lights to our wiring schematic. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Generating Sound
We’ll begin to explore wiring diagrams for sound by generating an assortment of animal noises. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will be using scissors in the first class.
Supply List
***IMPORTANT NOTE*** The kit for this class is currently on backorder. We have reached out to the manufacturer multiple times for updates, but haven't heard back. The kit with only 25 experiments is available on Amazon, but it is not rigorous enough to use as a substitute. PLEASE ensure the kit is in stock before registering for class. Each class participant will need a Playz Advanced Electrical Circuit Board Engineering Kit for Kids with 328+ STEM Projects on Electricity, Voltage, Currents, Resistance, & Magnetic Science to complete our coursework. Order here: https://a.co/d/5JdGVH1 Or here: https://playzusa.com/products/advanced-electronic-circuit-board-engineering-toy The kit requires, but does not come with, 4 AA batteries. Having a spare set of batteries on hand would be a good idea as well! Learners should also bring a sturdy pair scissors to class. We’ll be assembling the board in our first session and some of the packaging is quite secure.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have teaching certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
California Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Master's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in International Business from The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from San Francisco State Universtiy
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Arizona State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Alabama at Birmingham
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Sacha (he/him) is a born tinkerer and has been nicknamed MacGyver by his family. He can fix anything and if it has wheels (whether it be two or four), he’ll race it! He has worked in the automotive industry for over 20 years with brands such as Lexus, Honda, and Volvo. More than one service technician has been shocked when he rolls up his business button-down sleeves and ventures under a car to help troubleshoot issues alongside them. When he’s not working in the automotive world, he’s recreating in the automotive world. Sacha owns a Honda S2000 that he has fully modified to track standards for autocross racing. He’s raced in the national championship five times. Sacha also races hobby grade RC cars which are capable of top speeds in excess of 70MPH!
Meet Sacha:
https://youtu.be/qp5C9UfWgFY
Giselle (Jaz) (she/her): Jaz is an engineer, researcher, and homeschool mom who loves to make complex topics approachable for anyone who wants to understand. Whether lecturing in a college classroom, digging deeper into complicated subjects over Zoom, or racing across a classroom to teach kids about reference frames, she's always willing to find the best way to help a student truly learn the material. She firmly believes that we can't learn what we don't use, and so she strives to help students find the application in every subject. She holds bachelor's degrees in both electrical and mechanical engineering as well as a master's in electrical engineering and is most of the way through a doctorate. She's also taught in person homeschool classes to students from 5-18 and university courses both at the undergraduate and graduate level. When she's not teaching, doing research, or homeschooling, she's visiting the local vintage bookshops to add to her collection of technical books and literature, reading, playing through a logic-based video game with her kid, cooking an awesome meal, or hiking a trail.
Meet Giselle (Jaz):
https://youtu.be/DYWdaq6io20
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Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $108 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-4 learners per class
