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Make your own "Dance Dance Revolution" dance pad! In this design challenge activity, learners work in teams to build a dance pad that lets you use your feet to sound a buzzer or flash a light. The activity is a fun, hands-on way for learners to get a taste for the design process as they are encouraged to "build, test, and redesign."
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1.5-volt AA battery
- AA battery holder (optional)
- Aluminum foil
- Bulb holders for light bulbs (enough for half the group)
- Buzzers (enough for half the group)
- 2 11 x 17-inch sheets of corrugated cardboard (per team)
- Duct tape
- Electrical wire (22-gauge works well)
- Light bulbs that can run on a 1.5-volt AA battery
- Plastic wrap
- Scissors
- Wire strippers
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Technology
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Circuits
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Electronics
- Performing Arts
- Physical Activity
- Sports and Exercise
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- hear
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Design Squad Nation
Rights:
- All rights reserved, WGBH Educational Foundation, 2010
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 0810996