What Students Will Do

  • 🔥 Learn Iron Safety - Proper handling of hot tools and safe workspace setup
  • 🎯 Practice on Scrap Boards - Master technique before starting the real project
  • 📋 Read Circuit Diagrams - Understand where each component goes
  • 🔌 Identify Components - Learn resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and more
  • 💡 Build an LED Project - Create a light-up badge, sculpture, or circuit
  • 🔧 Troubleshoot & Fix - Learn to identify and repair cold joints

What Students Will Learn

Soldering Technique

"Tin, place, flow" - the proper method for strong, reliable solder joints.

Circuit Basics

How electricity flows through components to create working circuits.

Component ID

Recognize resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and understand what they do.

Troubleshooting

Diagnose problems and fix common issues like cold joints and bridges.

Safety First

  • Temperature-Controlled Irons - Professional stations with adjustable heat
  • Fume Extraction - Proper ventilation removes solder fumes
  • Safety Glasses - Eye protection for all students
  • Small Class Size - Max 8 students ensures individual attention
  • Supervised Practice - Instructor checks every technique
  • Lead-Free Solder - Safer materials for young makers

Why Schools Love This Workshop

  • Lifetime Skill - Soldering opens doors to all electronics projects
  • High Focus Activity - Students concentrate intensely on their work
  • Tangible Results - Everyone leaves with a working project
  • Confidence Building - "I made this myself!" pride
  • STEM Foundation - Essential skill for robotics, electronics, engineering
  • Small Groups - Quality instruction with individual attention

Workshop Details

  • Format: One-time workshop with practice and project phases
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Group Size: Maximum 8 students (for safety and quality)
  • Space Needed: Tables, outlets, ventilation
  • Equipment: All included - stations, tools, components, projects
  • Takeaway: Students keep their completed LED project!

Perfect For

  • STEM Programs - Foundation skill for electronics curriculum
  • Robotics Clubs - Essential skill for building bots
  • Maker Clubs - Gateway to more advanced projects
  • After-School Enrichment - Unique hands-on experience
  • Summer Camps - Popular make-and-take activity