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Ethan and the Little Radio

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ethan who loved to tinker with things. One day, he decided to build a small radio all by himself.

Ethan looking at a pile of electronic parts

Ethan started by gathering all the basic equipment he needed. He got a small circuit board, a speaker, some wires, a battery, and a few other electronic components.

Ethan holding different tools and equipment

Next, Ethan followed a set of instructions he found in a book. He carefully placed the circuit board on his desk and began connecting the wires to their respective places.

Ethan following the instructions with a determined look

After connecting all the wires, Ethan soldered the components onto the circuit board. He used a special tool called a soldering iron to melt a small amount of metal onto the connections, making them secure.

Ethan using a soldering iron with safety goggles on

Once the soldering was done, Ethan attached the speaker to the circuit board. He made sure it was securely connected so that the radio would produce clear sound.

Ethan fixing the speaker to the circuit board

Now it was time to add the battery to power the radio. Ethan connected the battery to the circuit board using more wires. He made sure the positive and negative ends were correctly aligned.

Ethan connecting the battery to the circuit board

With all the components in place, Ethan inserted the antenna into the designated slot on the circuit board. The antenna would help the radio catch signals and play music!

Ethan inserting the antenna into the radio

Excitedly, Ethan turned the radio on and adjusted the dial to find a station. As soon as he did, he heard a clear sound coming from the speaker. He had successfully built a working radio!

Ethan listening to music on the radio with a big smile

From that day on, Ethan enjoyed listening to music and news on his little radio. He felt proud of himself for building something so cool and useful all on his own.

Ethan carrying the radio on his shoulder and listening happily

The end.

Ethan with the finished radio, waving goodbye

Reflection Questions

  • How did Ethan start building the radio?
  • What tool did Ethan use to solder the components?
  • How did Ethan feel when he heard the sound from the radio?

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