Boost one's knowledge of converters. The fourth of seven installments in the Off the Grid unit looks at buck and boost converters, which lower and raise the input voltage. Scholars apply the converters to adjust the output voltage to match the needs of a USB charger.

Concepts

voltage, electric currents, electric circuits

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class create a graphic organizer comparing the qualities of buck and boost converters
  

Classroom Considerations

• Multimeters, USB chargers, buck and booster converters, batteries, power plugs, and fuse holders are needed for the activity
• Learners must have completed the activity in the previous lesson
  

Pros

• Provides background information for facilitators
• Lists some questions to use in group discussions
  

Cons

• Does not include student worksheets
  

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.1 HSN-Q.A.2