Light up a locker for a more festive hallway! Scholars learn about electric currents, LEDs, and switches, then experiment with their own circuits. They use the circuits to design and build locker decorations that light up when turned on using a makeshift switch.

Concepts

light, electric circuits, electric currents, batteries

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a rubric with the class before the activity
• Have a contest to see who can make the most interesting locker decoration
  

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires a variety of materials; see the resource for a complete list

Pros

• Provides a possible extension activity
• Gives some safety tips and pointers for instructors to consider
  

Cons

• None