Guide

www.SquishyCircuits.com Page 2
Introduction
Why Squishy Circuits?
Squishy Circuits® were created in the
Playful Learning Lab at the University
of St. Thomas. Squishy Circuits are a
design tool that allows everyone,
from young children through adults,
to create circuits and explore
electronics using play dough. See the
2011 TED Talk, AnnMarie Thomas:
Hands-on science with squishy circuits
at http://squishycircuits.com/what-is-
squishy-circuits/ to learn more about
the creator’s inspiration.
Learning Objectives
1. Students will be able to explain how an electrical circuit works.
2. Students will explore the difference between conductive and insulating materials.
3. Students will design and build a circuit to accomplish a desired outcome.
4. Students will be able to identify various electrical circuit components and explain their function.
Alignment to Next Generation Science Standards
Standards:
Grade Standard
Applicable Sub
Strands
Related DCI
(Disciplinary Core
Idea)
4 4-PS3 Energy
4-PS3-4
4-PS3-2
PS3.B
PS3.D
3-5
3-5-ETS1 Engineering
Design
3-5-ETS1-1
3-5-ETS1-2
3-5-ETS1-3
ETS1.A
ETS1.B
ETS1.C