Course Objectives

• Teach students the basics of soldering and safe practices.
• Develop skills in using a multimeter, soldering equipment, and safety goggles.
• Encourage confidence in handling basic electronics safely.

Class 1: Introduction to Soldering and Safety

• Topic: Soldering Basics & Safety Protocols
• Content:
• Introduction to soldering: What is it, and why is it important?
• Safety guidelines: Importance of wearing safety goggles and using equipment properly.
• Introduction to the tools: Soldering iron, solder, multimeter, and safety goggles.
• Hands-On Activity:
• Demonstrate proper soldering techniques with supervision.
• Practice soldering simple components on a practice board.
• Introduction to using a multimeter to test connections.

Class 2: Building a Simple Circuit with Soldering

• Topic: Soldering in Practice
• Content:
• Review of safety protocols and soldering techniques.
• Explanation of a simple circuit design (e.g., an LED circuit).
• Using a multimeter to check for proper voltage and continuity in circuits.
• Hands-On Activity:
• Students solder components to a small circuit board, following step-by-step instructions.
• Test the circuit with a multimeter to ensure it works correctly.

Class 3: Advanced Soldering Project and Testing

• Topic: Project Completion & Testing
• Content:
• Review of previous lessons and soldering tips.
• Introduction to a slightly more complex circuit (e.g., a small device with multiple LEDs or a basic sensor).
• Importance of double-checking work for safety and functionality.
• Hands-On Activity:
• Students work on soldering a more complex circuit with guidance.
• Final testing of the project using a multimeter.
• Group discussion on what was learned, and highlighting safety practices.

Materials & Tools

• Soldering irons, solder, practice circuit boards, multimeters, safety goggles, heat-resistant mats, and small electronic components (e.g., resistors, LEDs, wires).

Course Duration

• Each class duration: 1-2 hours

This course outline is designed to introduce young students to the basics of soldering in a safe and structured environment, while also teaching them to use key tools like multimeters.