So, I have opportunity to reach about two dozen cub scouts about 6-9 years
old. I'm looking to start them with very basic electricity (battery, bulb,
wire) and move them on to some more advanced stuff.

There's a vague thought in the back of my mind about documenting the
process and turning it into something publishable (blog post, hardcover
book or something in between, TBD)

So, I'm soliciting suggestions for two things, projects and sources.

I'm thinking start with a pair of penlight cells and an incandescent bulb.
I do think as a beginning a bulb is better than an LED for a few reasons,
but moving to LEDs should follow fairly quickly.

Trouble is, I was immediately stymied by the cost of incandescent bulbs.
Over $5 US each at the local hardware store had me running for the door.
Even Ebay seems to be around $1/bulb. (I plan to explore Christmas bulbs
this weekend) So, clearly, sourcing things for what is essentially a throw
away can be quite painful.


So.. Thoughts?

-Denny
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