A Beginner’s Guide to Paper Circuits

Did you know you can make a circuit with paper clips and aluminium tape? Once you get a hang of the basics, the possibilities are endless!

The Beginner’s Guide to Paper Circuits is a step-by-step guide to the basics of making a paper circuit. You’ll learn the fun way – by turning on traffic lights, lighting up a solar system and making a robot to test conductors and insulators.

Each box comes with:

• A Playbook with trivia on the basics of paper circuits
• Material and instructions for 3 paper circuit projects
• A troubleshooting guide to help you avoid common mistakes
• Extra materials for you to make your own paper circuit project

You’ll receive a Playbook introducing paper circuits. You’ll also get the materials and ingredients you need to complete 3 to 4 activities.

1 : IS IT TIME TO GO?
Make your own traffic light with some aluminium tape, paper clips and paper fasteners. This paper circuit project lights up the traffic light with 3 series circuits.

2 : MY SOLAR SYSTEM
Time to make Art with Science! Build a parallel circuit to light up your rocket blasting through space. Use interesting materials and techniques to bring your solar system to life.

3 : ROBOT TESTER
Do you know if objects around you are conductors or insulators? Make a robot tester to help figure it out. This paper circuit robot lights up when it touches conductors and turns off when you touch an insulator.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
When you’re new to paper circuits, it may seem quite complicated – it’s really not. Here’s a hands-on troubleshooting guide to help you avoid common mistakes.

Suitable for ages 7 and up.