Projetos The Inventors

SPIT FIRE

We believe in projects that bring together science, art, and creativity, encouraging children to learn in a practical and engaging way.

Discover, as a family, how this experience inspires curious minds and sparks children’s interest in science. Together, we can:

Revisit the concepts covered in class!
Explore the legacy of Frances Hugle and understand the practical applications related to the project!
Stimulate curiosity and encourage critical thinking in young inventors!

Let’s turn learning into a memorable and fun experience!

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Light the fire of imagination.

The Spit Fire project allows young inventors to explore the fascinating world of electronics

With Spit Fire project, creativity comes to light, showing that are no limits to imagination. Young inventors learn about electronics.

Through this experience, they have the opportunity to build a fire-spitting dragon! With the help of LEDs, young inventors will understand what changes when we use different resistors in a circuit

All of this takes place in a stimulating environment where children’s inventive and creative spirit is nurtured, promoting teamwork, spontaneity, and curiosity

AboutInspiring Inventors

Frances Hugle

1927-1968

Was an American scientist, engineer, and inventor who contributed to the understanding of semiconductors, integrated circuitry, and the unique electrical principles of microscopic materials.She also invented techniques, processes, and equipment for practical (high volume) fabrication of microscopic circuitry, integrated circuits, and microprocessors which are still in use today.

AskFrances Hugle

The IA version of Frances Hugle your questions

This dialogue box uses artificial intelligence and is set up to respond exclusively to questions related to the project, its concepts and associated fields, as well as doubts and curiosities about the history of inventors. Questions outside this scope may not be answered.

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Concepts Covered

Breadboard

Breadboard: It is a mounting base with holes and conductive connections for assembling experimental electronic circuits. Its connections can be vertical or horizontal.

LED and RESISTOR

LED: It converts electrical energy into light energy. LEDs have two terminals with different poles, positive (long leg) and negative (short leg).
RESISTOR: It limits the amount of electric current passing through it, converting part of that energy into heat.

Why this project?

The Spit Fire project was created with three main objectives:

Exploring concepts of electronics: In this project, we aim to spark curiosity and encourage the hands-on exploration of the fundamental principles of electronics among young inventors.
Understanding the Relevance of this experience in society: With this experience, the young inventors learn that the invention of LEDs revolutionised the way we use light, enabling the creation of more efficient and longer-lasting light sources compared to traditional bulbs. LEDs are present in countless modern electronic devices — from smartphone screens to public lighting — and contribute to the reduction of global energy consumption .
Encouraging Creativity and an Inventive Spirit: By taking part in this process, children develop skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and motor coordination.

At the end of the sessions, children will also gain a newfound appreciation for the world of electronics, celebrating their success by building their own Spit Fire!

Together, let’s discover how this experience illuminate creativity!

Challenges for you

Ask your young inventor what excited them the most in class, or try out the project at home. Turn this into a fun family moment!

For the boldest ones, how about recording and sharing it with us on social media? We’d love to share those special moments!

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