Development of a Low-Cost Electrical Circuit Experiment Kit for Children Using Toy Blocks
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Circuit Element Representation, Electrical Circuit Kit, K-12, Practical Skills, STEMAbstract
Electrical, electronics, and computer engineering are among the most preferred professions
globally. To foster awareness of circuits and coding—the foundational concepts of these fields—
numerous hardware and software products have been developed, and related scientific studies conducted.
In recent years, the use of such products in schools and educational centers has become increasingly
popular for educating preschool and K-12 students. These products not only enhance students' analytical
and systematic thinking skills but also provide fundamental knowledge related to engineering disciplines.
In this study, a low-cost electrical circuit kit was designed and implemented using toy blocks. Ten
electrical circuits were developed, and a user manual featuring circuit diagrams was prepared. This kit
allows children to learn about electrical circuit components, their symbolic representations, how to
assemble and interpret circuit diagrams, and how to create their own circuit diagrams. Due to its
affordability and ease of construction, the proposed kit serves as an alternative to expensive commercial
electrical circuit kits.
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