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I've done this with telephone: comparisons of dial and push button are 
great, and you can bring language arts into it (why DO we still talk 
about dialing a phone number???)

Also, computer CPUs are ok, as are keyboards.  Safety glasses are a 
must.  If you don't have someone talking kids through the activity, you 
will just have a bashing experience.
Beryl

Katie Stofer wrote:
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> Forgive me if I didn't search the right words in the archives, but I'm
> looking for tips on electronics take-apart activities. I know to avoid TV's
> and CRT monitors, plus wear safety glasses, but I'd love any other hints
> anyone can offer! This will be for a one-ish hour session of summer camp for
> middle school girls. 
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