Winter Holiday STEM Paper Circuit Cards
Updated: December 27, 2024
Type: Seasonal/Holiday STEM Activity
Grade Level: PreK - 12
Paper circuits are a fun way to teach circuits and conductivity. Students use the easy-to-follow diagrams to create their own card that will light up!
The download includes a card template with information for each holiday card's theme on the back that covers:
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
"Happy Holidays" snowman
Reindeer in the snow
Materials needed: paper, copper tape, LED lights, coin batteries, and clear tape. Students can also use markers or crayons to decorate the card. Included are instructions for using paper circuits as a classroom project or part of a STEM Family Night.
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