Circuit Sense

In this activity about electricity, learners identify closed and open circuits. First, learners examine and label diagrams of open and closed circuits. Then, learners build each of the circuits shown in the diagrams using electrical supplies. Throughout the activity, learners predict and then test if the light bulbs will turn on based on the circuit type.

Resource ID#: 32023 Type: Teaching Idea

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Direct Link: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hpublications/electricity-circuit-sense/

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection

Keywords: circuit, open circuit, closed circuit

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Worksheet, Problem-Solving Task,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain

Resource Collection: NSDL

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