[Elecraft] OT: Electronic curriculum for middle school wanted

[Charles Bland]

Last September, I handed my then 12-year-old home-schooled son a copy of the 
ARRL book "Tune in the World.....". I had him go through it at his own pace, 
but with a deadline of approximately 6 weeks.

I will admit, I wasn't using it as a course book, but it certainly did a good 
job of introducing him to basic electricity, etc.

Later, in late October, he sat through one of the all-day No-Code classes. He 
said that the material was easier to handle having been introduced to it in the 
book first. And, of course, he nailed the exam.

http://www.qrz.com/kg6wpe

Anyway, I think it is a good intro. From here, I'm not sure what I'd use for a 
basic Electronics cirriculum, but I haven' lookd hard just yet......

Perhaps the Amateur Extra Study Guide?

73's,

Chuck - n6dbt

Note Craig Rairdin's stunning brilliance and Chuck's apt reply (gack!)

From:           	"Craig Rairdin" <craigr at laridian.com>
To:             	<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Date sent:      	Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:58:33 -0500
Subject:        	[Elecraft] OT: Electronic curriculum for middle school wanted

> We teach our kids at home and I'm looking for an electronics curriculum to
> use for science this year. The boys are 11 and 13 years old.
>  
> I'd like something that covers the basics of electricity and electronics
> that includes some simple projects. In the end I'd like them to be able to
> take the Technician exam, so I'll have to supplement it with rules and
> operating practices. I'm also going to supplement it with basic home wiring
> just for fun.
>  
> I'm not looking for a reference book, I'm looking for something that is
> intended to be taught from. It might even have student workbooks and other
> supplementary material. It doesn't have to be designed for home school; it
> can be designed for bigger classrooms or maybe even a "teach yourself
> electronics" book that includes projects.
>  
> Ultimately (here's where we tie into topic of the Elecraft list) I'll have
> them each build a K1 or KX1 but there's a lot to learn before we get there.
>  
> Any suggestions?
>  
> Craig
> NZ0R
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