Squishy Circuits: Light Up Your Play Doh® Creations!

The video introduces Squishy Circuits, a hands-on activity developed by the Thomas Lab at the University of St. Thomas. It explains the components of the Squishy Circuits kit and additional materials needed. The tutorial guides viewers through setting up a basic circuit using Play-Doh, LEDs, and a battery pack. It covers troubleshooting LED issues and demonstrates how to build more complex sculptures using modeling clay to prevent short circuits. The video also shows how to incorporate multiple LEDs into a circuit and encourages creative experimentation.

What is a short circuit and how can it occur in a Squishy Circuit?

What steps should you follow to create a more complex sculpture using Squishy Circuits?

How can you ensure that multiple LEDs can be used in a Squishy Circuit without issues?