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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Electricity, circuits
Four LEDs of different colors are taped to button cell batteries and attached to a magnets on a wall

Introduction

Add some light to your refrigerator magnets and learn about circuits in this fun craft project!

Credits

Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Electricity, circuits
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