Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
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- Format
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- 8.5 x 0.3 x 9 in
- Weight
- 2.31 lb
- Publisher
- Callisto Kids
- Publication date
- August 3, 2021
- Language
- English
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Electronics come alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5 to 10The world of electrical engineering is packed with awesome ways for kids to learn and play! Filled with glowing, buzzing, and spinning fun, this guide to electronics for kids helps them fall in love with science as they explore the mechanics behind everyday devices.Whether it's a light-up birthday card, an automated bubble blower, or an alarm clock, every project features easy-to- find components and simple directions that give kids the guidance they need to build. Expand their learning with explanations of how these electronics for kids connect to larger STEAM ideas!This collection of buildable electronics for kids features:20 fun builds―Introduce the science behind electronics for kids through projects that they can do at home with affordable materials―and a little adult supervision.Educational explanations―Go beyond other electronics books thanks to simple breakdowns of exactly what happened and why, ensuring kids get the most out of each activity.Progressive difficulty―Discover electronics for kids that start simple and get more challenging as they go, helping young learners grow their skills without getting frustrated.Inspire a lifelong love of science (plus technology, engineering, art, and math) with the super fun activities in Awesome Electronics Projects for Kids. Read more
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| Publisher | Callisto Kids |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 3, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 122 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1648760252 |
| ISBN-13 | 59 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Reading age | 5 - 10 years |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.3 x 9 inches |
| Part of series | Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids |
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Kid's loved it
Format: Paperback
Thanks a million
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025 by Cynthia D. Jackson
Good, easy, fun
Format: Paperback
Quick to read. Easy to build.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021 by D. Feldman
Don't forget your shopping list
Format: Paperback
This has great projects that will make your kids think and explore, however nearly every project if not all will require a trip to the craft store, electronics hardware store or an order from Amazon for parts.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023 by Aaron Johnson
6 year old approved!
I am reviewing an advance copy of this text. I have two perspectives to offer, one as a parent, and one as a former high school science teacher and current teacher educator. From both perspectives this book is amazing! Parent Perspective: My 6 year old promptly reviewed this book before I had a chance to read through it - he is enamored! He cannot wait to build a doorbell and hang it outside his room. These activities are age appropriate and totally kid approved! Dr. Tofel-Grehl did an excellent job of getting into the minds of kids in this age range to develop projects that they can get excited about - and crucially - that expand their creativity. I can't wait to complete these projects with my children and I know my 6 year old can't wait either........no really, he's brought it up every day this week! Teacher & Teacher Educator Perspective: This book is well organized and the projects build on each other in a logical way where skills and understanding developed earlier on are applied in later projects. This is a major strength. In addition, the science behind the projects is explained in clear relatable language, blurbs referred to as "the how's and whys" that non-experts and kids can understand. The "STEAM Connections" blurbs can also help teachers to connect the projects to the wider world. The fact that the projects require the students to be creative, is also a strength. Helping students to see that their interests can be explored through electronics will hopefully get more kids interested in and feeling confident in participating in STEM. In summary - this is a lovely book for parents and teachers alike! And now......I better go get our materials organized for tomorrow morning's potato battery!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021 by Amazon Customer
Cool and super accessible projects for your kids!
I am reviewing this book as someone who received an advance review copy by mail. The first thing that calls my attention in a positive way is that this book is included with Kindle Unlimited, and for those who want a physical copy, it is a very accessible price. I appreciated the introduction to the basic terminology used in electronics, also in very accessible language that kids can understand. I also love the fact that newer projects build on past ones and are scaffolded by difficulty. The steps are short and easy to understand. Each project contains a section called “The Hows and Whys” that explains the science behind each project and how it works, along with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) connection that extends on the knowledge learned, as well as prompts kids to consider new scenarios, coupled with a “Now Try This” section that directs the child toward that extension. Most steps for each project come with illustrations that guide your child toward what that stage of the project should look like. Every once in a while, there are side sections that are not necessarily STEAM-related, but that are necessary for the child to be able to complete the projects, like learning how to sew, or how to decipher morse code. At the end of the book, there is a glossary of STEAM terms that are written in kid-friendly language, as well as additional links to resources. Overall, I love how accessible this book is. As someone with no children of my own, but with plenty of nieces and nephews, I highly recommend this book. I’d love to see it in Spanish in the future!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021 by Mario
A nice introductory book to work as a parent with your child on electronics
This book has a lot of experiments that teach kids about electronics, starting off with the traditional potato battery and moving along to some more complex experiments such as building an alarm clock. The book is intended for kids ages 5 to 10 years of age and starts off with a basic introduction to what is electricity. The book even contains a list of items that is needed to do all the experiments, which is good because parents can make sure that the supplies are available. The experiments are intended for kids to do on their own, but parents are certainly welcome to assist. The author is a professor and it shows because the introduction and the experimental procedures are clearly written and easy to understand. Images help kids follow the procedures and a precise inventory of what is needed is added to each experiment. In addition to describing the experiments, the write-up also contains an explanation about what is observed, further thoughts as well as possible related experiments. The approach is clearly that of an experienced teacher and I would recommend this book to use instead of summer camp, if the child has an interest in the field. The experiments would make a nice summer break from school, while still learning and cheaper than camp. I received a free copy of the book from the publisher.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021 by kratzy
Exciting, engaging, fun and stimulating—all in 1 book
I so wish this book was available when I was growing up, since I first learned about electricity using a table knife to pry an uncooperative plug out of a wall socket. The reusable project materials are readily found around the house and inexpensively online. Although Ikea DYI directions always frustrate me, I found the book’s project instructions easy to follow in a lead-you-by-the-hand way even I—and certainly kids—could follow: simple, straight forward, (thankfully) with pictures, and anticipate possible wrong turns. Most exciting are the reminders of day-to-day applications. Kids will think about everything from turning on lights to using their smart phones and playing video games in new and mind-expanding ways. You find yourself going about your normal day wondering, “how does that work?” Bold words appear in the book’s glossary adding depth to comprehension. And the book encourages project innovations and independent explorations. Things one might naturally assume are magic, actually have STEAM explanations; and it’s such great fun investigating them. My only critique is that book implies it’s just for kids. My friend’s children insisted on keeping the book and my grandkids are going to love doing these projects when they come to visit, but I also had a blast (in a good way).
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021 by Don Parris
Total Waste of Time and Money
Format: Paperback
My wife purchased this book for use with our 8-year-old grandson who likes to build things. I briefly browsed through it and decided this would be an excellent project to work on together. I have a background in physics and have dabbled in electronics since I was his age. I ordered a breadboard with assorted parts off Amazon and thought we would be all set. WRONG! After getting past the potato, it was disaster from there. These projects require certain components like a motion detector. a photoresistor, specific transistors, a timer chip, and the list goes on. Some items packaged in my breadboard kit were usable, so we began the first simple project. My goal was to let him place the wires and components on the breadboard. I was there to guide him if needed. That quickly changed to me having to insert the wires into the breadboard. That quickly turned into a free for all with various wires stuck into random locations. He burned out an LED before I knew what happened. He is an active 8-year-old, so I was not surprised. It was after that incident that I looked ahead and saw that we did not have the specialized components. I then started to critically analyze the content. Yes, many terms were explained, but the author missed the opportunity to explain how the components worked. How does a transistor function? What does a resistor do? We are told it limits current, but the greater reason is to lower the voltage applied to the LED. The book falls short in a wonderful learning opportunity. Some might say, the complexity would be too great. That is debatable. How could this book be improved. Start with a package of commonly available parts and include only the projects that can be done using these parts. Even provide a list of "approved" bundles of parts. Rather than a breadboard, consider other methods like alligator clips and even twisting wires together. Or make limited use of a breadboard. I would like to see the use of schematic diagrams to introduce that higher level of learning. My wife did not read the reviews on this book prior to making the purchase. I noticed that only the good reviews were included on Amazon. What's up with that? There is more that I could say, but I'll leave it there.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2026 by W. Gregory