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Makey Makey

Learning Areas and Capabilities
Critical and Creative ThinkingDigital TechnologiesMathematicsScience
Audience
Level 3Level 4
Available
AsynchronousOn-siteOnline
STEM
Students explore measurement and electrical concepts through a series of activities.

Students investigate measurement and the properties of electricity and the role of conductors and insulators in electronic circuits through a series of investigations and experiments.

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On-Site at Quantum Victoria

Students will conduct experiments to explore measurement and electrical circuit concepts through:

  • measuring the mass and volume of substances needed to make playdough

  • conductors and insulators

  • a Makey Makey kit 

An extension module complementing the onsite program is available for you to download. This module consists of a student workbook and teacher resource book with solutions. An online module is also available for your students to complete.

Where
On-Site at Quantum Victoria
We are located at 235 Kingsbury Drive, Macleod West Victoria
Capacity
26
Resources
-
Time
Arrival: 9:45am
Finish: 2:15pm
These are suggested times, and will be confirmed with you at the time of booking.
Cost
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Online Portal

This module offers explores electricity including:

  • electric circuits

  • renewable and non-renewable sources of electricity

  • transportation of electricity

  • electrical safety

The module enables students to relate to real world usage of familiar electrical circuits and appliances/devices using multiple activities.

Where
Online Portal
Students can access the program via the Online Portal
Duration
12 hours
This is an estimate of the time required by students to complete the program. Progress is saved as students complete the program, and this does not need to be completed in one continuous block.
Resources
Student and Teacher resources are available
Resources can be downloaded from your Booking Page in the Teacher Portal
Cost
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Asynchronous (Self Delivery)

Students work through activities with a focus on electrical safety. This module consists of a student workbook and accompanying teacher resource book with solutions.

The workbook has three activities:

  1. Electrical Safety - investigate why we have rules/guidelines around electricity (1-1.5 hours)

  2. Poster - create an electrical safety poster (3-4.5 hours)

  3. Playdough - explore different ratios of playdough ingredients (2-3 hours)

Where
Your classroom
We provide you with the materials to deliver the content
Resources
Student and Teacher resources are available
Resources can be downloaded from your Booking Page in the Teacher Portal
Cost
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Program costs can differ based on your school. Select your school to get started.
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