Squishy Circuits

Squishy Circuits uses circuit-building materials to teach simple concepts of electricity. Squish, mold, and sculpt the included dough all while engaging in the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and art.

Contents

• 10 Power Hubs
• 2 USB-C Wall Transformers
• 8 Assorted Wired LEDs
• Assorted LEDs
• 10 Piezoelectric Buzzers
• 10 Motors with Assorted Fan Blades
• 10 Switches
• Conductive Dough
• Insulating Dough
• 11 Different Build Instruction Cards
• Resource Binder
  •  Squishy Circuits FAQs
  • Document

    squishy-circuits-quick-start-guide.pdf
  • Document

    squishy-circuits-ngss-curricula-and-educators-guide.pdf
  • Document

    squishy-circuits-resistivity-lab.pdf
  • Document

    making-conductive-dough.pdf
  • Document

    making-insulating-dough.pdf

Additional Resources

• Circuit Basics Tutorials
  • Getting Started with Your First Circuit
  • Beeps, Buzzes, and Whirls
  • Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Squishy Schematics
• Dough Recipes
• 20+ Projects Ideas
• Document

  coding_with_squishy_circuits.pdf

Safety

In general, Squishy Circuits is a very safe activity. However, please note the following safety guidelines:

• The power hubs should never be shorted out (letting the wire/terminals touch each other directly).  The power hub is not a rechargeable battery, so it needs to be plugged in during use.
• LEDs should not be hooked directly to the power hubs. They will burn out and may pop. LEDs require a resistor to limit the amount of power flowing through them. With Squishy Circuits, the conductive dough acts as the wire and a resistor, so they're safe to use with the dough.

This STEM Kit was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.