Orange you glad you can make circuits using fruit? Young electricians learn about electric circuits and electricity. As part of the lesson plan, they build a circuit with an orange and then with a banana.

Concepts

electric circuits, electricity, electrons, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners test other fruit for conductivity and record results in a table
  

Classroom Considerations

• Some electrical components are necessary for the activity
• Be sure to conduct a safety orientation before the lesson
  

Pros

• Instructions include diagrams of activity setup
• Provides engineering and science connections
  

Cons

• None