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Circuits 3 Day Unit
- Circuit 3 Day Unit .pdf - 1322 kB
- Student Activity Sheets .pdf - 345 kB
| Title | Circuits 3 Day Unit |
| Description | This unit includes 3 lessons, intended to be taught in three separate sessions of about 45 - 60 minutes each. In the first activity, students explore circuits and develop an understanding of a circuit's components. On the second day, students discover 2 different types of circuits - parallel and series and must think critically to determine which is more effective in a given situation. The 3rd lesson focuses on conductors and insulators. Lessons are designed to be inquiry-based and student-centered, with the sim, activity sheets, and class discussion supporting students in developing an understanding of electric circuits. |
| Subject | Physics |
| Level | K-5 |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | circuits, conductors, insulators, parallel circuit, series circuit |
| Simulation(s) | Circuit Construction Kit: DC (HTML5), Circuit Construction Kit (DC Only) |
| Author(s) | Meaghan Hixson |
| Contact Email | meaghanjburns@gmail.com |
| School / Organization | St Vrain Valley School District |
| Date submitted | 8/4/14 |
| Date updated | 10/30/17 |
