The Logic Circuit (Snap)

Me with (Smart) Objects

9-11 years

40 min

Learning goal :

Understanding what an "intelligent" machine is

Pedagogical Intention :

Discovering what's inside an "intelligent" machine: opening the black box

Target skills :

Understanding the material basis of binary logic.

Materials :

Snap Circuits kits (protected clip-on components) or Lego Robotics

Detailed Procedure :

1. Clip a switch and a light together. 2. Add a second switch to create an "AND" gate. 3. Test the logic: you need to press both for it to light up. 4. Conclude: "The robot's intelligence is this electrical choice."

Progress Indicators

The child explains how the AND logic gate works.

Research Foundations

Boolean logic