Educational Science Resources
Designed & Manufactured in the UK
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TEL: 01978 280200
Creating a buzz for young children around electronics is easier said than done. Components can be fragile, even in
Educational Science Resources
Designed & Manufactured in the UK
For Sales & Enquiries
TEL: 01978 280200
Creating a buzz for young children around electronics is easier said than done. Components can be fragile, even in adult hands, whilst health and safety regulations have made teachers even more conscious of the need to protect their pupils.
When Steve Jones founded BrightSparks 4kids in 2010, his aim was to produce a safe, fun and stimulating resource which would bring electronics alive for primary school children. Something that could be used by teachers and children to create simple electronic circuits, as well as being strong and durable enough to last year after year. From the beginning BrightSparks wanted a product developed with teachers, for teachers
"I knew the kit had to move past classroom hazards associated with teaching Electricity", says Steve. "For example, traditional bare wire components were replaced by more securely mounted components fitted on or within ABS enclosures, and the tricky to use crocodile clips were replaced by a much easier 'plug & socket’ style connection. In turn each component was carefully looked at and improved on where possible
The result was the 'Beginners Electricity Kit’, an exciting, simple to use and hard wearing resource which introduces children to a range of components and electrical principles. The kit includes 18 essential components for everyday circuit-building, each securely housed within a shatterproof ABS enclosure. Modules include five Battery holders (short circuit protected), five Bulbs, two Buzzers, two Toggle Switches, two Push Switches and two Motors. Each brightly coloured module also clearly shows its individual component name and circuit symbol. Each kit comes complete with ten flexible connecting leads, two insulator and conductor testing adaptors and an in-depth Simple Circuits Examples CD. The kit is also packaged in a Gratnells storage tray, so keeping classrooms tidy is quick and easy.
The Beginners Electricity Kit
Prototype 'Kits’ were also trialled in various schools and received an excellent reaction from teachers. Steve found that the kit had appli