Project Overview
Junior Electronics - Nightlight House Project
In this project, students construct a nightlight house using electronic components and a pre-printed
card template.
They develop practical skills in soldering, circuit assembly, and troubleshooting while learning key
electronics concepts such as voltage dividers,
resistors, LDRs (light-dependent resistors), transistors, and LEDs. The project involves laying copper
tape, soldering components, measuring resistances and voltages,
and assembling a functional circuit. Students also decorate their nightlight houses, adding personal
touches to enhance creativity and pride in their work.
The project spans 5-6 weeks (5 periods per fortnight) at Burnside High School, offering ample
opportunities to explore electronics through hands-on learning.
Learning Objectives
- · Understand the function and application of electronic components, including resistors, LDRs, transistors, and LEDs.
- · Develop soldering skills and learn proper circuit assembly techniques, including handling copper tape and component placement.
- · Master the use of a multimeter to measure resistance and voltage, and apply these measurements to analyze circuit behavior.
- · Learn the principles of voltage dividers and calculate expected output voltages based on resistance values.
- · Enhance problem-solving and troubleshooting skills by identifying and fixing circuit faults.
- · Foster creativity and attention to detail through decorating and personalizing the nightlight house.
- · Build confidence in electronics and take pride in completing a functional, aesthetically pleasing project.
