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Lights On!
Students work together to build their own simple circuits. They discover how electricity is conducted through light bulbs. They compare and contrast the differences beween a parallel and series circuit.
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2010 Electricity
In this electricity worksheet, high schoolers determine if the circuits shown are parallel or series, calculate the voltage, and the power used by the light bulbs. This worksheet has 11 problems to solve.
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Two Kinds of Circuits
Fourth graders examine parallel and series ciruits. They experiment what happens if a bulb is removed from both a parallel and series circuit. They understand the differences between parallel and series ciruits,
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Magnets
In this magnets learning exercise, students describe the differences between a generator and a motor, define electromagnet, and identify a circuit as parallel or series. This learning exercise has 2 short answer questions, 5 fill in the...
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Electricity
Twenty-one slides cover all aspects of electricity; from electric charge, to protons, lightning, currents, the calculations for wire resistance, circuits, household devices, and fluorescence. The amount of detail and the range of...
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Interview With An Electric Light Bulb
In this electric light bulb instructional activity, students answer short answer questions about an electric light bulb by pretending they are answering interview questions and they are the light bulb. Students complete 7 questions total.
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Electricity
In this electricity worksheet, students review parallel and series circuits, calculate voltage, and determine electric fields. This worksheet has 18 problems to solve.
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Castaway or Survivor
What a clever idea! Chemistry learners imagine themselves deserted on an island with a radio, but no batteries. They also have a few odds and ends in their pockets and storage chest. They are challenged to create a battery that will...
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Applied Science - Physics Lab
Students investigate electricity. For this Physics lesson, students experiment with insulators and conductors of electricity. Students use batteries as the energy source for the experiment.
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Adventures in Electrical Engineering
Students explore electricity by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics lesson plan, students discover the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. They calculate voltage and power in a given system.
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Solving Rational Equations
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve rational expressions, by combining the denominators and making them common. They solve word problems using algebra. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Solving Fractional Equations
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve irrational functions by identifying the variables and make sure the equation is a true statement. They solve word problems also. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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Making A Compass
This interesting science lesson is about the compass. Students make a compass out of a magnet, sewing needle, cork, and a glass dish. The lesson includes both a pre and post-test for the students to take, and some very good links to...
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Electricity
Young scholars explore electricity. After watching a PowerPoint presentation, students discuss the composition of electricity and how it is made. They participate in discovery activities by rotation through four activity stations set up...
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What's Wrong With Nuclear Power, Anyway?
Students see that the production and use of nuclear energy has been both praised and condemned as a source of electrical power for our daily living. They examine the reasons for the conflict of opinions in our society.
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Lightning Rod
In this lightning rod worksheet, students make a lightning rod out of batteries, breadboard, light bulbs, wires, and more. Students also answer 2 questions.
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Electricity Layered Curriculum
Students describe how electric charges exert forces on each other as well as compare the strengths of electric and gravitational forces. They distinguish between conductors and insulators. In addition, students examine voltage and...
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Space Flight Simulation
Students engage in the study of flight with the help of a computer flight simulation. They take part in a variety of activities that imitate the Space Shuttle Endeavor. Students work as teams like the astronauts would to complete mission...
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The Physics of Electricity: Real or Magic?
Eighth graders participate in various demonstrations on electricity. In this physics lesson, 8th graders explore static and current electricity. They apply concepts to real world situations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Series and Parallel Circuits
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What series and parallel circuits are and how they differ.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Resistors in Series and Parallel
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The differences between series and parallel circuits are highlighted. Provides an in-depth look at how to solve problems about circuits and resistors. Includes a...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Exploring Series and Parallel Circuits
The Illinois Institute of Technology provides a great classroom activity for exploring series and parallel circuits.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Series and Parallel Circuits
Wikipedia offers information on two basic ways of wiring components in electrical circuits, series and parallel circuits.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Resistors in Series and Parallel Review
Review how to find the equivalent resistance for resistors in parallel and series configurations. Recall the current and voltage properties of series and parallel configurations of resistors.