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Power to the people who understand electricity. A simple experiment teaches pupils how to set up an electric circuit that includes a solar module and how to measure voltage and current using a multimeter. They calculate power and resistance and then discover Ohm's law.
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Instructional Ideas
- Apply the conclusion questions as class discussion prompts
- Use the experiment to introduce a unit on electricity or solar energy
Classroom Considerations
- Although basic familiarity with electricity is beneficial, the lesson does not require any background information
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- Instructions show pictures and diagrams that help show the process
- Provides a printable worksheet
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