[Michlib-l] Snap Circuits for Kids/Teen programming

[Jim Moir]

Hello,

We have been trying various electronics programs in conjunction with the
IEEE. We used grant money to purchase several kits, which were introduced
in the workshops and then made available for sign-out. The kits were not
all that popular. Also, it was extremely difficult to insure that the
numerous pieces were still there upon return.

In our latest venture (for grades 5 and up) the IEEE representatives
obtained a generous grant and we were able to assemble customized
electronic kits for use during the class. Every kid got their own plastic
case full of tools and supplies. The kits were signed out to them for the
duration of the class.

We will soon offer another program that will build on this one, and the
kits will be expanded to include a simple computer circuit board and other
supplies.

Using the kits as part of a class worked out very well. The basic set cost
just under $50. We provided a detailed list of components in case any of
the families wished to purchase one to keep.

Regards,

Jim Moir, Youth Librarian
Dearborn Heights City Libraries

On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 1:45 PM, Amanda Yearling <
ayearling at threeriverslibrary.org> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
>
>
> I had a quick question to those librarians who have used Snap Circuits in
> their library programming. I am thinking about getting some for my teens
> and was curious as to how many kits you purchased to cover your programs? I
> am also curious if what the ratio is for programs, 1 kit per teen or can
> multiple teens use one kit?
>
>
>
> I appreciate any insight you might have.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> Amanda Yearling
>
> Assistant Director/ Head of Adult and Teen Services
>
> Three Rivers Public Library
>
> ayearling at threeriverslibrary.org
>
> 269-273-8666 <(269)%20273-8666>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
> Windows 10
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Michlib-l mailing list
> Michlib-l at mcls.org
> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mail3.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20170329/8b16a4b6/attachment.html>