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Homeschool Hangout: Makey Makey

Circuits and Sounds
2023-02-28 12:00:00 2023-02-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Hangout: Makey Makey Learn about the science behind electrical currents using circuit transfers. Norcross Branch -

Tuesday, February 28
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-28 12:00:00 2023-02-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Hangout: Makey Makey Learn about the science behind electrical currents using circuit transfers. Norcross Branch -

Learn about the science behind electrical currents using circuit transfers.

To learn about electrical currents, conductivity, and circuit transfers using everyday organic objects.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 | Ages 16-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Technology | STEM - Science | Education |

Norcross Branch
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