Circuit Diagram Teacher Resources

Pupils discuss Picture 1 - Electrical Applicances. They discuss their prior knowledge of electricity and then listen to a video. They then answer the questions on the worksheet called, "Lesson 1 Electricity Safety Video" and share...

Fourth graders solve basic mathematical problems. They identify and apply key terms and equations relative to physical science. They discuss how train engines use fuel to move a generator, which creates electrical current that moves...

In this grade 6 science quiz activity, 6th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 6 concepts. 

Learners work together to discover the concept of static electricity. They participate in an experiment in which they test different objects charge. They make observations and record them for later use.

An exciting interactive site of games, activities, information, and quizzes about electric circuits. You'll learn what makes circuits work, all about conductors and insulators, switches, changing circuits, and circuit diagrams. Learning...

Practice identifying the direction of current flow, closed circuits, and open circuits with this multiple choice quiz.

Practice calculating potential difference, resistance, and current for a component from a circuit diagram.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what an electric circuit is, its different parts, and how to represent it using a circuit diagram.

Explains what a combination circuit is, reviews the features of series and parallel circuits, and demonstrates how to analyze combination circuits. Includes detailed examples and some problems for students to try. There is also a link to...

In this lesson, students build series and parallel circuits and test their conductivity. Includes handouts with diagrams, and a vocabulary list with definitions.

What is a circuit? How does it work? The animated diagrams and accompanying text will make it easy to understand the concept of circuits!

This lesson introduces students to the fundamental concepts of electricity. This is accomplished by addressing questions such as "How is electricity generated," and "How is it used in every-day life?" The lesson also includes...

An electronics kit in your computer! Build circuits with resistors, light bulbs, batteries, and switches. Take measurements with the realistic ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a life-like view....

Build circuits with resistors, light bulbs, batteries, and switches. Take measurements with the realistic ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a life-like view.

We are surrounded everyday by circuits that utilize "in parallel" and "in series" circuitry. Complicated circuits designed by engineers are made of many simpler parallel and series circuits. In this hands-on activity, students build...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using diagrams, video clips, and informational text, students learn how electrical current flows through a series circuit.

This basic electricity circuit diagram shows a resistor and ammeter in series, a voltmeter in parallel and a switch with a cell for charging purposes.

This Silverstone circuit diagram labels all the different corners and sections of this famous motor racing track found in England.

This game is designed to help students learn the names of some of the schematic symbols they will encounter in electric circuit diagrams.

Learn the basics of electrical circuits and diagrams.

Mr. Owens, an online and live teacher for homeschoolers in the Atlanta area presents a lesson on schematic symbols used in circuit diagrams. [4:38]

Students explore the composition and practical application of parallel circuitry, compared to series circuitry. Students design and build parallel circuits and investigate their characteristics, and apply Ohm's law.

Through a series of self-guided activities, learners will explore basic electrical circuits and then build a working model of a circuit through the process of wiring a lamp. They will understand the flow of electrons through a circuit,...

For this physics lesson 4th grade students investigate electrical circuits in greater depth than the FOSS unit used in a prior grade in school. Students become familiar with a computer simulation allowing them greater choices of...