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Lesson

Electricity with Snap Circuits (Lesson 1 of 4): Basic Circuits

Grade Level

6, 7, 8

Estimated length

1 to 2 class periods

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During the lesson, students will learn the basics of electricity and circuits and build their first circuit using Snap Circuits. If students do not have access to Snap Circuits, this lesson can be completed using anything that provides students the ability to connect the following components: Power source ( 9V battery); Conductive material (wires, aluminum foil, paper clips, etc.); An “output” device for the electricity (flashlight lightbulb or holiday light); A switch (two metal thumbtacks and a paper clip, aluminum foil and a paper clip, etc.).

Objectives

  • Define the basic parts of an electric circuit.
  • Build their first electrical circuit following a guided worksheet.

Technologies Involved

  • Electronics Kit
  • Laptop/Desktop
  • Tablet

Supplies Required

  • Pen or pencil
  • Snap Circuits Kit
  • Toothpick or popsicle stick
  • Paperclip
  • Activity worksheet

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