2025 - 2026 Section 3 - Transistors
Resources and Videos
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In this class, we introduce the transistor and build Activity 1.
Homework: Draw your own copy of the schematic for Activity 1.
In this class, we continue our exploration of transistors by building Activity 2. We also learn about DC motors.
Homework: Draw your own copy of the schematic for Activity 2.
Reminder: There was no class on February 16, 2026.
In this session, we build Activities 3 and 4 as we learn about the differences between NPN and PNP transistors.
Homework: Rebuild Activities 3 & 4.
In this class, we build Activity 5 and learn how Bipolar Junction Transistors can be used together to build more advanced circuits.
Homework: Rebuild Activity 5 by following the schematic.
In this class, we review Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) and then introduce Field Effect Transistors (FETs) by building Activity 6.
Homework: Rebuild Activity 6 and draw your own copy of the schematic.
In this class, we learn more about field effect transistors and how they compare to bi-polar junction transistors. We then build activity 7 and learn how to use a linear voltage regulator.
In this class, we cover the review quiz for Section 3.
Homework: Build the LED blinker bonus activity in the workbook.
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