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.

Revision 2:

    ▪ All new documents, new labs

    ▪ Improved switches

    ▪ Easier fastening of components

    ▪ Precut hook-up and feeler wires

Patent Pending

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 (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

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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 3^rd 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.

Bug Tools & Supplies:

When you add a bug kit to your shopping cart, a window will appear allowing you to add some of the tools and supplies you may need. You can also shop for these tools and supplies under the electrical section of this site.

Tools and Supplies to Build a Bug:     ▪ Heat Source: Strip Heater- Best for Classrooms, Hot Water, Hair drier     ▪ Soldering Iron     ▪ Lead Free Solder (~1ft per Bug)     ▪ Crimping Tool     ▪ Wire Stripper     ▪ Pliers     ▪ Safety Glasses     ▪ 2 AA Batteries/Bug   Tools and Supplies for the Bug Lab:     ▪ Alligator Clip Leads     ▪ Multimeter

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.