Electrical engineers work with anything that carries electricity. They are responsible for designing many of the things you use every day (computers, cell phones, etc.)

In this activity, students will take on the role of an electrical engineer and explore the concept of open & closed circuits. They will use simple materials to design and build a Circuit Maze.

MakerBot

MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation)

Yes

No

0.2 mm

10%

The 3D printed parts were designed in Tinkercad, but many different 3D modeling programs should work well for this. There are a few examples included in the Thing Files.

Prompt students to design their own 3D Printed Circuit Enclosure - see sample below.