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Single circuit project design: Create a simple paper circuit greeting card that includes one LED. Introduce the concept of aesthetic design and personalization. Key Concepts & Materials: Simple circuit Understanding polarity Materials: LEDs, copper tape (wire), paper (1-2 hrs)

Simple wearable project: Create a wristband with three LEDs in parallel and a switch that turns on the project when the ends of the wristband are snapped together. Key Concepts & Materials: Parallel circuit, switch Designing and reading circuit diagrams Three-dimensional project Deconstruction Materials: Conductive thread, LEDs, battery and holder, fabric (5-6 hrs)

Collaborative project: As a class create a mural, with each panel made by two students. Each panel must have five independently programmable LEDs and two switches, allowing for four blinking light patterns. Key Concepts & Materials: Programming for digital input: Sequences, conditionals, embedded conditionals or Boolean statements Collaborative work & division of labor Materials: Conductive thread, LEDs, fabric, microcontroller (10 hrs)

Capstone project: Create a project with two aluminum foil patches that act as a sensor when both are touched by a person. Program four+ lighting patterns based on different sensor readings. Key Concepts & Materials: Sensor design (handcrafted) Programming for analog input: operators, sensor range, Boolean statements Materials: Conductive aluminum foil, human body, LEDs, microcontroller, fabric (10-14 hrs)