Electrify your classroom as you lead pupils through a series of steps to demonstrate basic principles of electricity and magnetism. They design a simple circuit and test this for static electricity and current electricity. Next, they collect data and conclude the activity by discussing their findings.

Concepts

conductors, insulators, semiconductors, static electricity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• As a class, research various types of circuits and discuss similarities and differences
• Discuss the static electrical discharge produced by lightning and by electrical currents from other common natural occurrences

Classroom Considerations

• Assist all individuals with special needs while completing each activity

Pros

• Hands-on application engages learners with varying abilities to learn the concepts presented
• May be modified to fit time constraints or extended if time allows

Cons

• None