Mini Makers - Learning Electricity & Engineering ⚡🛠️
At this age, children begin exploring the world of technology, physics, and engineering! Their curiosity is at its peak, and hands-on learning through simple circuits and mechanical experiments is the perfect way to introduce them to science.
Using 3D-printed components and basic electronic kits, we create interactive learning experiences that turn theory into fun! 🚀
⚡ First Contact with Electricity & Energy
🔹 Basic Electric Circuit with LED & Battery 💡
➡ First hands-on experience with electricity!
➡ Kids connect a battery, a switch, and an LED to create a simple working circuit!
➡ They learn about conductivity, energy flow, and switches.
🔹 Electromagnet Experiment – Copper Wire & Battery 🧲
➡ Wrapping a wire around a nail and connecting it to a battery creates an electromagnet!
➡ Kids explore the connection between electricity and magnetism.
🔹 DIY Solar Circuit – Powering an LED ☀️
➡ A small solar panel powers an LED, demonstrating how sunlight converts into electricity!
➡ A great introduction to renewable energy!
🔹 DIY Voltage & Current Measuring Tool 🔋
➡ Kids assemble a basic tool that helps them understand voltage & current.
➡ This introduces measurement tools like multimeters!
🔧 First Engineering & Mechanical Projects
🔹 Mechanical Pendulum – Experiment with Motion & Physics 🕰️
➡ A pendulum swings back and forth, teaching gravity, momentum, and oscillation.
➡ Kids explore how different weights and string lengths affect movement.
🔹 Catapult Mechanism – Understanding Force & Gravity 🎯
➡ Kids assemble a small catapult and test how different forces affect its trajectory!
➡ They learn the basics of lever mechanisms & energy storage.
🔹 Simple Beam Bridge with Load Test 🌉
➡ Kids design and test a small bridge made from 3D-printed beams.
➡ They explore how structures distribute weight and force.
🔹 DIY Wind Turbine – Generating Electricity from the Wind 🌬️
➡ A small wind turbine powers a tiny LED, showing how wind energy is converted into electricity!
➡ Helps kids understand alternative energy sources.
🚗 Motion & Mechanics - First Moving Models
🔹 Electric Toy Car – Motor & Battery Project 🚗
➡ Kids assemble a small battery-powered car, learning how motors work.
➡ They see how electricity is transformed into motion!
🔹 Gears & Motion Experiment ⚙️
➡ A small interactive model where kids connect gears and see how motion transfers.
➡ Introduces the fundamentals of gear ratios & mechanical movement.
🔹 Temperature Sensor Assembly 🌡️
➡ Kids solder a basic sensor circuit to measure room temperature!
➡ A fun way to introduce electronics and environmental monitoring.
🎯 Why Is This Age Group Important?
🔬 Introduces kids to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)!
⚡ Encourages problem-solving & logical thinking!
🛠️ Hands-on projects make learning fun and engaging!
📌 Everything can be built using 3D-printed parts, simple electronic kits, and basic mechanical components!
🚀 Ready for the next level? Let’s keep building!
