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Electrical Power, Conductors, and Your Dream Home: Crash Course Engineering #21

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Have young engineers always wondered how a light bulb works? Now's their chance. Viewers of an illuminating YouTube video learn about electric current, conductivity, and resistance. They see how engineers use low-conductivity conductors to produce heat and light in the 21st installment of the Crash Course Engineering series.

3 Views 3 Downloads NGSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • If available, have an electrical engineer give a talk to the class about the profession
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds on knowledge from previous videos
  • Some basic prior understanding of electric currents is advantageous
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Animations and diagrams help with understanding
  • Narrator's enthusiasm for the topic is contagious
Cons
  • None
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