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In Photos: Elementary Electronics

As part of an applied design project on March 13, students from grades two to six at Parkview Elementary disassembled a variety of broken electronics. Students learned about tools, circuitry and safety during this project. The various components of the electronics were then reassembled into ‘junk art.’
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Grade 6 student Ashur Gjaltema uses a hammer to disassemble computer parts.

As part of an applied design project on March 13, students from grades two to six at Parkview Elementary disassembled a variety of broken electronics. Students learned about tools, circuitry and safety during this project. The various components of the electronics were then reassembled into ‘junk art.’

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Matthew Funk unscrews part of a broken computer. (Photo contributed)
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Grade 2 student Alexander Harvey shows off the inside of a speaker system. (photo contributed)
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Marley Miller, right, gets a helping hand with disassembling a computer from Colin Easthope. (photo contributed)


Jim Elliot

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I’m a B.C. transplant here in Whitehorse at The News telling stories about the Yukon's people, environment, and culture.
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