Electric Bling

Electric  Bling
https://www.exploratorium.edu/tinkering/projects/digital-bling

Words to Know: Light-Up Jewelry Project

1. Circuit
   A complete path that electricity follows. In your jewelry, when the circuit is complete, the LED will light up.
   
   

2. LED (Light Emitting Diode)
   A small light that uses little power. It only lights up when connected correctly in a circuit.
   
   

3. Coin Cell Battery
   A flat, round battery that provides the energy your LED needs to shine.
   
   

4. Electricity
   A form of energy that flows through circuits to power things like LEDs in your jewelry.
   
   

5. Positive and Negative
   The two sides of a battery or LED. Connecting positive to positive and negative to negative completes the circuit and allows the LED to light up.
   
   

6. Conductive Material
   A material that allows electricity to flow through it, such as metal wires or conductive thread. These materials connect the battery to the LED.
   
   

7. Insulating Material
   A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it, like plastic or fabric. Insulators protect you and prevent short circuits.
   
   

8. Design
   A plan for how your jewelry will look and function, including the placement of LEDs and batteries.
   
   

9. Prototype
   The first version of your project used to test ideas and make improvements.
   
   

10. Troubleshooting
    Finding and fixing problems in your circuit to ensure everything works correctly.