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Paper Circuits

Spark curiosity as students explore electrical circuits, taking on the challenge of building a functioning paper circuit without detailed instructions.

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About this lesson

Spark curiosity as students explore electrical circuits, taking on the challenge of building a functioning paper circuit without detailed instructions. Learners experiment and tinker with LED diodes, copper tape, and coin batteries to illuminate their designs, enhancing their understanding of electricity through creative problem-solving. After grasping how circuits work, students refine their projects and incorporate the circuit into a personalized, light-up artwork. This joyful mix of science, art, and discovery encourages students to explore, innovate, and celebrate their success with a glowing reminder of their learning!

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Introduce the challenge

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Design & build

3

Test it

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Science
Theme
Energy
Formats
Digital Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

Student work examples

Student workReal student work from Paper Circuits
What’s includedA quick tour of the full Digital Lesson

What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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