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Snap Circuits Extreme w/ computer interface
SKU
026796
Grade 3-6
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
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Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
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Warning
Choking Hazard
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description
Extreme is the perfect description for this easy-to-use circuit kit with computer interface! Kit contains 80 colorful building blocks with snaps to build over 750 projects! Children learn by doing as they complete the guided projects. The comprehensive instruction booklets provide detailed orientation to the parts in the kit and their functions, safety guidelines, a checklist and a troubleshooting guide. It also lists each project with a full color diagram of the finished setup, objective, and directions. The parts are all labeled on the diagram, making it easy to set up the project, and directions include a quick explanation of how the circuit works. Maybe, after the thrill of creating their own laser "gun" or electronic kazoo wears off, they'll come back and actually figure out how it works. The circuit to build is shown in color, with numbers, identifying blocks to use and snap together.
Includes everything from the SC-500 Pro-Kit (item # 029507), plus additional projects covering solar cells, electromagnetism, vibration switches and 70 computer interfaced projects, turning your personal computer into an oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer.
Requires 4 AA batteries. You will also need a Windows® compatible computer and microphone input port for the computer interface projects (Software download required and available at supplier site for no additional charge.). Supplier also provides a link to a similar Mac version which is similar in capabilities but will not match the instruction manual exactly. Fascinating and fun, this hands-on, exploratory science kit well prepares children for upper level sciences. ~ Deanne
Category Description for Electronic Snap Circuits
These easy-to-use circuit kits are composed of over 30 easy to snap "blocks" of all necessary electronic components, similar to those used in Switch On!. An impressive number of projects can be made using these parts, including an electric light, a sound activated switch, lamp and fan, two-speed fan, laser "gun." police siren, clap sounds, blinking double flashlight, motor sounds, strobe lights, motor-controlled lamp, lamp/speaker/fan in parallel, pencil alarm, touch motor, bomb sound, simple water alarm, and many, many more projects and games. Each project is listed in the booklet, and featured in a half-page layout which includes a full-color diagram of the finished setup, objective, and directions. The parts are all labeled on the diagram, making it easy to set up the project, and the directions include an explanation of how the circuit works, so maybe after the thrill of creating their own laser "gun" or water alarm wears off, they'll come back and actually figure out how it works. A fairly detailed orientation to the parts in the kit and their functions, safety guidelines, parts checklist and a troubleshooting guide are all included at the beginning, so students can complete the projects safely - and get a lot more from the kit than just "making cool stuff." Looking back from beyond college, I definitely recommend any child looking to the science route in college to play around a bit with one of these kits - it honestly does make understanding circuits and charges at the college level a little easier. This is definitely too fun to be "science!" A Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Winner. - Jess
Category Description for Snap Circuits W / Computer Interface
When professional electrical engineers are working, they often use oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to see the electrical signals in circuits. While we don't all have access to this kind of equipment, these two Snap Circuit Kits include special software and an interface cable to let aspiring engineers replicate this technology. Both kits below come with a computer interface kit that includes a CD-ROM, instructions, and an interface cable. The CD-ROM contains .pdf files which get students started using the cable, and includes 73 experiments that can be done with this equipment. The instructions on the CD are full-color, are laid out similarly to the ones in the books, and can be printed off as well. System requirements: Windows 95 or later, and a working microphone port. If your student is serious about electronics, they will enjoy using one of these more "professional" kits. - Jess
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Elenco |
| Grades: | 3-6 |
| EAN/UPC: | 756619002958 |
| Length in Inches: | 15.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 19.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 3.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 6.1 |
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