Instructional Video

What is Inside a Tap Light?

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Turning on a tap light requires just a tap, but breaking it apart requires a bit more work. Viewers watch as the narrator breaks a tap light apart into its component parts. The video explains the purpose of each part and how the tap light works.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils research common materials (polypropylene, polystyrene, ABS plastic, etc.) in the tap light
  • If the class has electrical engineering experience, have them create a basic circuit diagram for the tap light
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners need to understand basic concepts of light, such as diffusion and scattering
  • The third in a series of 14 videos
Pros
  • Includes a link to a resistor-color code app
  • Briefly describes the purpose of a tap light for those unfamiliar with it
Cons
  • None