Practical Physics: Simple Electric Circuits

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This is a set of classroom experiments for high school physics or physical science designed to give students practice in building simple circuits, diagnosing problem circuits, and using voltmeters and ammeters. Each experiment features detailed diagrams and/or photos, plus questions to elicit critical thinking. Additional links provide instructional support in how to introduce current, how to work safely with electrical components, and a history of the field of electricity.

SEE RELATED MATERIALS for an interactive Flash tutorial that models electricity and for an editor-recommended free online textbook on electricity and circuits.

This item is part of a much larger collection of physics/astronomy experiments, sponsored by the UK's Institute of Physics and funded by the Nuffield Curriculum Centre.

https://spark.iop.org/collections/simple-electric-circuits

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Electricity & Magnetism - DC Circuits	- High School - Middle School	- Instructional Material = Activity = Instructor Guide/Manual = Laboratory

Appropriate Courses	Categories	Ratings
- Physical Science - Physics First - Conceptual Physics - Algebra-based Physics - AP Physics	- Activity - Laboratory - New teachers	Currently 0.0/5 Want to rate this material? Login here!

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	This resource was a Physics Front feature from November 17, 2010 until November 20, 2010. View the feature here!

Intended User:: Educator
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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2006 The Nuffield Foundation
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Keywords:: ammeter, circuit analysis, circuit diagrams, circuit experiments, circuit labs, current, electric current, electricity experiments, electricity labs, practical physics, short circuits, simple circuits, voltmeter, water circuit
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created May 11, 2010 by Caroline Hall
Record Updated:: August 16, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: December 30, 2009

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This resource is part of 3 Physics Front Topical Units.

Topic: Electricity and Electrical Energy
Unit Title: Moving Charges and Electric Circuits

A collection of 8 experiments designed to introduce important concepts of electricity to beginning students. Each lab is accompanied by instructional tips to help students form a solid basis for a future study of resistance, Ohm's Law, and potential difference.

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Topic: Electricity and Electrical Energy
Unit Title: Teaching About Electricity in the Middle Grades

Middle school students need time to explore very simple circuits, if they are to build a foundation for future study of Ohm's Law, resistance, and potential difference. This set of 8 classroom experiments was designed to help them gain conceptual understanding by exploring simple circuits, diagnosing faulty circuits, and using voltmeters and ammeters.

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Physical Sciences K-8 Teaching About Electricity in the Middle Grades Unit

Topic: Electricity and Electrical Energy
Unit Title: Applying Concepts of Electricity

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