Kids learn about Paper Circuits & Creative Coding at KID Museum
For the months of March through May, visitors to KID Museum in Bethesda, Maryland will have an opportunity to learn about circuitry and programming in their Electronics Studio, while being introduced to a variety of inspirational makers in STEM!
Launched on March 9th, as part of KID Museum’s Women’s History Month celebration, and extending through May’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Community Celebration, the interactive exhibit will highlight different makers, creators, and local community groups, as well as honoring role models with inspiring stories that appeal to kids and their families.
By exposing children to some of the artistic creations made by Jie Qi (our co-founder and CEO), and providing hands-on opportunities to learn and play with Chibi Chips, KID Museum seeks to empower children through engaging, inspiring programming. From March through May, KID Museum will be highlighting ways that their community goals align with the Chibitronics mission of combining art with engineering, empowering creators of all backgrounds to make their own expressive and personally meaningful technologies.
As part of the festivities, KID Museum will be introducing children to the limitless possibilities of combining personal art with creative coding in the two main ways:
Art Making Station
Inspired by Jie Qi’s work, such as the world renowned Dandelion Painting, visitors will create rice paper artwork to lay over a pre-made Chibitronics paper circuit, bringing it to life with light. The circuit will stay at KID Museum, but makers can take their artwork home.
Coding Station
Kids and their families will use Chibi Chips on Clips connected MakeCode to program pre-made LED circuits.
According to KID Museum, “We’ve really enjoyed experimenting with the Chibi Chips and are looking forward to sharing your work with our visitors.”
Learn More
To learn more, or to join the celebration of the achievements of women in the STEM and Maker communities who are shaping the future through innovation and creativity, visit KID Museum.
