Light Up Magnetic Tiles

Colorful gallery wall displaying a grid of abstract and whimsical mixed-media artworks, including landscapes, animals, musical symbols, portraits, and geometric designs.

Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

STEM Area: Engineering, Robotics

Grade Level: 3-8

Activity Type: Build

About:

Create a unique art collage that lights up! Students learn to design and build circuits.

Materials:

  • 24×36 inch magnetic whiteboard
  • 3V DC power source
  • 1/4 inch copper tape with conductive adhesive
  • Lightweight, nonwarping material such as chipboard or corrugated plastic
  • 1/2 inch wide flexible magnetic strips with an adhesive backing
  • Craft materials such as origami paper, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, markers, and scissors
  • Low-temperature hot glue guns and glue sticks
  • 1/4 inch wide copper tape with conductive adhesive
  • LED assortment (colored plastic is recommended)

Safety Note: Parental supervision required


MIT Edgerton Center, Written by Diane Brancazio

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