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3301 - "Catch the Bug" Single Bug Kit
Bugs are becoming the favorite electronics activity for thousands of teachers and students. See what happens when you combine a really cool toy with an unprecedented electronics learning experience. Special Offer: Free Shipping On Single Bugs

Price: $ 14.98 / Single Bug


 
Catch the Bug Activity Revision 2

Do you have the Bug? Turn it on and set it down. Watch it wander the floor as if it's alive; sensing objects and finding a way around them. A complete learning experience surrounds the construction of each Bug. Electrical concepts are taught using exciting physical feedback and engaging experiments. Every bug ends up looking and acting differently. You’ll swear they're alive.

 

Revision 2:
  • Amazing documents, new labs
  • Improved switches
  • Easier fastening of components
  • Precut multicolored hook-up wires
  • Precut feeler wire
Patent Pending

Colors


Bugs come crazy cool colors: yellow, pink and blue. Bug 50 packs have all three colors. Choose your color for 10 packs and single bugs.


 


The Bug Activity...


 

    
  • makes electrical concepts interesting and understandable
  • appeals to a multitude of abilities, ages and knowledge levels
  • allows students to work at their own level and pace
  • challenges students to gain a higher level of understanding
  • provides additional challenges for advanced students
  • provides structure and support for students with limited understanding
  • challenges and engages students like no other electronics project
  • teaches electrical concepts using exciting physical feedback
  • allows students to take ownership in the learning process,
  • and take home the final product (a Bug)
  • is astonishingly inexpensive

 


What are people saying about Bugs?


 

"The Catch a Bug activity is absolutely the best resource for teaching electronics in today's classroom for both males and female students!   An ideal activity to keep students focused and engaged in learning."

Lola Whitworth

Westminster Middle School

 

"The Bug makes the electronics projects I previously used look like arts and craft activities. My students get so much more out of the Bug project. It's incredibly affordable... it could sell for four times the price, especially with the documents."

Bruce Bower

Preston High School

 

"The Catch The Bug activity provides the structure for every one of my students to succeed. The activities are differentiated so a 7th grades or college student can be equally challenged- I know this because my college son loved it just as much as my middle school students."

Maggie Jensen

Edison Middle School

Bugs Teach...



  • Circuits
  • Parts of a circuit
  • Series circuits
  • Parallel circuits
  • Electron flow / operation
  • Current
  • Voltage
  • Resistance
  • Switches
  • Schematic representation

Bug Documents:


 

          Body Build- The mechanical portion of the Bug is constructed

Electronics Lab- Bug experiments teach the fundamentals of electronics

Final Wiring- Permanent wires are soldered on to "bring the Bug to life"

Teachers Guide & Lab Answers-  Available with purchase

Build a Bug- Start to finish Bug building guide without the electronics lab

 

Documents are copyrighted & only for use with TeacherGeek products.

Bug Pictures, Stories, and Videos


 

Click here to go to the Bug forum.

Bug Questions:


 

Can I make a Bug without completing the electronics lab?

Absolutely! Many people buy the Bugs because their really fun to make and play with. I don't think I've ever shown the Bug to any one without them wanting one for their self, or someone they know.

What age levels is the Bug appropriate for?

Bugs have been made by 3rd grades (with adult supervision) and grandparents with great success. The Bug lab is recommended for ages 10 and above. The complete Bug activity has proven itself to be one of, if not, the best introductory electronics activities for middle,  high school, and many college students.

Do you except Purchase Orders?

            Yes. We gladly accept purchase orders. Click here to find out more.

Can I see the documents for the Bug before I make a purchase?

You can view every document except for the teacher guide. A code to unlock the teachers guide is shipped with the Bugs.

Can you give me a quantity discount if I order multiple Bugs?

Yes. Wholesale quantities are listed on the TeacherGeek site

Can I order a quantity of bugs in-between the wholesale quantity increments?

We now prepackaging Bugs kits in order to keep our prices as low as possible. This means that bugs can only be purchased in the quantities specified, for the price specified.

Get your Bugs...


Bugs can be purchased as single kits, 10 packs, or 50 packs. Wholesale pricing applies to 10 and 50 packs.

Click here for a complete listing of Bug packages.

 



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Do you have everything you'll need to build your Bugs and complete the lab? Here's a list of tools and supplies:

Tools and Supplies to Build a Bug:

    ▪ Heat Source: Strip Heater- Best for Classrooms, Hot Water, Hair Drier, Heat Gun

    ▪ Soldering Iron(s)

    ▪ Lead Free Solder (~1ft per Bug)

    ▪ Crimping Tool(s)

    ▪ Wire Stripper(s)

    ▪ Pliers

    ▪ Safety Glasses

    ▪ 2 AA Batteries/Bug

Tools and Supplies for the Bug Lab:

    ▪ Alligator Clip Leads

    ▪ Multimeter(s)

    ▪ 1/2W 2.7ohm Resistors

Below you will find high quality tools and supplies for the Bugs. If you add an item to your cart, you can click "back" in your browser to return to this page and add more items.

Alligator Clip Leads- Set of 10
Alligator Clip Leads- Set of 10
Alligator clip leads for the Catch The Bug lab
Price: $ 2.95

Class Set of Alligator Clip Leads- Set of 200
Class Set of Alligator Clip Leads- Set of 200
Alligator clip leads for the Catch The Bug lab
Price: $ 44.95

Resistors for the Bug Lab- 1/2W 2.7ohm- 100 Pack
Resistors for the Bug Lab- 1/2W 2.7ohm- 100 Pack
Resistors for the Bug Lab- 1/2W 2.7ohm- 100 Pack
Price: $ 2.80

Slip Joint Pliers- 6
Slip Joint Pliers- 6"
The perfect pliers for assembling Bugs and working with Easy Engineering components
Price: $ 4.99

Soldering Iron- Convertable, 30W
Soldering Iron- Convertable, 30W
An innovative soldering iron- Perfect for schools
Regular Price: $ 9.89
Sale Price: $ 8.98
You Save: $ .91

Crimping/Stripping Tool
Crimping/Stripping Tool
The perfect crimping/stripping tool for the Bug activity
Regular Price: $ 9.89
Sale Price: $ 8.99
You Save: $ .90

Adjustable Wire Stripper
Adjustable Wire Stripper
High quality, classic, professional wire stripper
Price: $ 4.93

Digital Multimeter
Digital Multimeter
Digital Multimeter
Price: $ 13.95

#1 Phillips Screwdriver
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
The perfect screwdriver for assembling Bugs
Regular Price: $ 2.49
Sale Price: $ 1.99
You Save: $ .50

Safety Glasses
Safety Glasses
High quality adjustable safety (protective) glasses.
Price: $ 3.98

Automatic Wire Stripper
Automatic Wire Stripper
It is often difficult to strip wires (especially small wires) for breadboarding or the bug activity. The automatic wire stripper makes stripping wires trouble-free.
Regular Price: $ 7.67
Sale Price: $ 6.67
You Save: $ 1.00

Soldering Iron Stand
Soldering Iron Stand
Stand for holding a soldering iron. Sponge included
Price: $ 3.48

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Do you have everything you'll need to build your Bugs and complete the lab? Here's a list of tools and supplies:

Tools and Supplies to Build a Bug:

    ▪ Heat Source: Strip Heater- Best for Classrooms, Hot Water, Hair Drier, Heat Gun

    ▪ Soldering Iron(s)

    ▪ Lead Free Solder (~1ft per Bug)

    ▪ Crimping Tool(s)

    ▪ Wire Stripper(s)

    ▪ Pliers

    ▪ Safety Glasses

    ▪ 2 AA Batteries/Bug

Tools and Supplies for the Bug Lab:

    ▪ Alligator Clip Leads

    ▪ Multimeter(s)

    ▪ 1/2W 2.7ohm Resistors

Below you will find high quality tools and supplies for the Bugs. If you add an item to your cart, you can click "back" in your browser to return to this page and add more items.

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Alligator Clip Leads- Set of 10
Alligator clip leads for the Catch The Bug lab

Price: $ 2.95 / 10 pack
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Class Set of Alligator Clip Leads- Set of 200
Alligator clip leads for the Catch The Bug lab

Price: $ 44.95 / 200 pack
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Resistors for the Bug Lab- 1/2W 2.7ohm- 100 Pack
Resistors for the Bug Lab- 1/2W 2.7ohm- 100 Pack

Price: $ 2.80 / 100 Pack
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Slip Joint Pliers- 6"
The perfect pliers for assembling Bugs and working with Easy...

Price: $ 4.99 / Each
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Soldering Iron- Convertable, 30W
An innovative soldering iron- Perfect for schools

Sale Price: $ 8.98 / Each
You Save:$ .91 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge
Click to view this Product
Crimping/Stripping Tool
The perfect crimping/stripping tool for the Bug activity

Sale Price: $ 8.99 / Each
You Save:$ .90 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge
Click to view this Product
Adjustable Wire Stripper
High quality, classic, professional wire stripper

Price: $ 4.93 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge
Click to view this Product
Digital Multimeter
Digital Multimeter

Price: $ 13.95 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge
Click to view this Product
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
The perfect screwdriver for assembling Bugs

Sale Price: $ 1.99 / Each
You Save:$ .50 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge
Click to view this Product
Safety Glasses
High quality adjustable safety (protective) glasses.

Price: $ 3.98 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge
Click to view this Product
Automatic Wire Stripper
It is often difficult to strip wires (especially small wires...

Sale Price: $ 6.67 / Each
You Save:$ 1.00 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge
Click to view this Product
Soldering Iron Stand
Stand for holding a soldering iron. Sponge included

Price: $ 3.48 / Each
Add to cart Enlarge

 
 
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