Author: Muna Muasher-Marji, Don Galbraith Award winner, University of Ontario Institute of Technology This activity requires students to use the Makey Makey kit (Makey Makey 2018), Play Doh, and a computer with internet access to design a simple closed DC circuit by having the Play Doh act as keys to play the piano. This activity […]
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