Description

Draw and object of your choice. It can be a night sky, a ladybird, a robot, a Christmas tree or anything you can think of. Feel free to personalize your project with EU Code Week visuals: you can explore the EU Code Week teacher toolkit and download any logo or visual you wish. You can even create a paper circuit invitation to EU Code Week. Add a motivating message to your circuit to encourage other teachers to join Code Week and/or to check the website dedicated to schools.

Instructions

1. Draw an object and decide which parts will be illuminated (e.g. stars)..
2. Make a hole through the paper with a pencil and insert a LED sticker in each illuminated part. .
3. Draw a circle where you will place the coin-cell battery..
4. Draw a + and a - track on the other side of the paper. Make sure that the longer leg of the LED circuit sticker is connected to the “+” side of the battery and the shorter to the “-” side of the battery..
5. Lay the copper tape on the tracks..
6. Create a fold so that when the paper covers the battery the LED is illuminated. You can use a paper clip to ensure good contact with the copper tape..
7. Take a picture of your paper circuit and share it on Instagram, explaining why you think it is worth it to take part in this initiative. .

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