College of Southern Nevada’s (CSN) Division of Workforce & Economic Development (DWED)

Fundamentals of Electricity (Young People) -12 hours

Audience: Kids & young people (recommended ages 8–14).
Format: Hands-on, after-school workshop using 9V batteries and plug-in “LEGO-style” breadboards (no soldering).
Total time: 12 hours (8 sessions × 1.5 hours).
Prerequisites: None—just curiosity!

Course overview:
Spark curiosity with a fun, hands-on introduction to electricity. Learners build mini-circuits on a reusable protoboard—like LEGO for electronics—using a safe 9V battery. Through quick experiments and creative challenges, students discover voltage, current, resistance, switches, bulbs, buzzers, motors, batteries among others, then combine parts to design their own gadget to demo on the final day.

You’ll learn to:

• Use a breadboard to connect parts without soldering

• Read simple circuit diagrams (symbols for battery, lamp, resistor, switch, etc.)

• Explain voltage, current, and resistance at a beginner level (Ohm’s Law lite)

• Build a basic series/parallel circuits

• Safely power a circuit with a 9V battery

• Design and present a small original project

Projects & activities:

• Final mini-project: student choice (decorative lamp, simple game buzzer, or creative invention)

Safety & materials:
All components are classroom-safe (9V battery power). Goggles and battery-handling rules provided. A shared kit includes breadboard, jumper wires, bulbs, resistors, switches, small motor, and buzzer.

Certificate of Participation (CSN):  Fundamentals of Electricity for Young People

Training details & requirements:

Duration: 12 hours
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, 1.5 hrs./day 
Hours:  3:30pm to 5:00pm
Student Capacity: 10 max, 4 min
Location: 1099 C St., Las Vegas, NV 89106
Training:  In person
Prerequisite: NONE
Required material: Notebook and pen. Hands-on skills guides will be provided to students.
Dress code: Long pants and closed shoes.