Light up a love of engineering with a lantern you build yourself!
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Wire up your light source using an LED chip, build the base, and line up the pieces to transform your lantern into a flashlight – or vice versa! Learn how flashlights work, then experiment with different filters to see how your vision changes at night.
Academic Standards
4-PS3-2: Energy
RH.9-10.2: English Language Arts > History/Social Studies
RST.9-10.2: English Language Arts > Science & Technical Subjects
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Eureka Crate teaches innovators how to apply principles of science and math to make awesome things you will love to use every day - from an articulated desk lamp to an electric pencil sharpener to a wooden ukulele.
These crates apply science and math principles to the design of everyday items. We provide a blueprint for creative solutions to real-world problems and needs. Engineers, armed with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, gain an appreciation for the design process and take pride in making something with real utility.
