Patterning by light: the engineering of integrated circuits: a module developed for hands-on learning

Abstract

This document is a lesson plan for a short module covering: (i) the concept of an integrated circuit and how it is patterned (ii) how light is used to induce a chemical change and form a pattern (iii) the size of integrated circuits and the concept of length scales Colorado state science standards addressed by the module are included. The module is readily adapted for students in grades 1-12. It was originally drafted for presentation to children aged 7-13 at the Rocky Mountain Camp for Dyslexic Children. The planned activities are therefore hands-on and do not rely on reading or writing skills.