Overloading Circuits

In this design challenge, students will explore electrical circuits. Students will use their skills in science, math, and technology to determine how many light bulbs can be powered off of one circuit. Students will build circuits, measure luminosity, graph data, analyze the data and then report their findings to Kiser construction.
Resource ID#: 151254 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Overhead Projector, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: contact force, scatter plot, bivariate data, electricity, circuit electricity, series circuit, parallel circuit
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP Secondary Science

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