Activity Description:
A short course where students assemble a fabricated kit (Christmas Tree).
Downloadable Resources:
Christmas Tree Kits
Kits - Instructor Notes
Lawrence Berkeley Lab Safe Soldering
Level: Introductory
Relevant Phys21 Area(s):
Scientific and Technical Skills
Learning Objectives:
Duration:
1-2 hours
Target Audience:
Sophomore physics majors; no prior experience with electronics
Suggested context for implementation:
End of fall semester leading up to the holidays is a good time. Could be a final project in a lab course or a fun activity to wrap up a semester.