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" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> 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 > K1 #1966 > K2 #4941 > KPA100 starting final testing this weekend (waiting for my eBay watt > meter/dummy load) > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
