Exploring Snap Circuits and Their Relation to Microchips

Curriculum DevelopmentLesson
Written By Tamara Moore

This lesson introduces students to the fundamental concepts of circuits and microchips through hands-on exploration with Snap Circuits kits. Students work collaboratively to build and troubleshoot basic circuits, gaining an understanding of how electrical components such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors function together. Through guided experimentation, students explore how microchips integrate these components to process information and control electronic devices. The lesson emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and engineering principles as students refine their circuit designs and troubleshoot issues. A concluding discussion connects these activities to real-world applications, highlighting career pathways in engineering, electronics, video game development, and IT hardware support.

  • Core Content: Career and Technical Education

  • Grade Levels: 9-12

  • Time Required: one 60-minute class period

  • ME Career Connection: SThis lesson will feature basic engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts.  It can tie into the interest of beginning a career as an engineer, video game developer, or even Information Technology hardware specialist.

  • Author: Kristen Van Laere

Tamara Moore
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