Build a Crystal Radio with an Amplifier Single Kit
- Aligned to Standards Grades 7-10
- Students build their own crystal radio
- Students then upgrade their crystal radio into a transistor radio
- Introduces guided inquiry-based learning, systematic problem solving, and engineering design practices
National Standards for Grades 7-10
Students explore wavelength, frequency and amplitude while immersed in hands-on experimentation. As students build their own old fashioned Crystal Radios, they explore the effects of coil design, building materials, and antennae number and length, on maximizing tuning and signal strength. Then students upgrade their crystal radio into a transistor radio. Ideal for hands on learners, as intuition plays a role in developing antenna design solutions, iterative testing, and making modifications for improvements. Great for introducing guided inquiry-based learning.
This kit contains a complete instructor’s manual with reproducible stepwise student protocols. Allow three 45-minute lab periods for building.
Included in kit:
- Instructor’s Manual with Reproducible Student Sheets
- Mounting board
- Copper Wire
- Cardboard Tubes
- Magnet Wire
- Breadboard
- Steel Wire
- Masking tape
- Germanium Diode
- Resistor Set
- Transistor
- Fahnestock Clips
- Screwdriver
- Ceramic Earphone
- 9V battery
- 9V Battery Snap Connector
- Capacitor Set
- Wire Strippers
- Ground Wire
- Sandpaper
- Wood Screws
- Aluminum Foil
- Cardstock
This product ships separately and requires 2-4 weeks delivery time.