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(Full teacher resource documents are included in the PDF)
Lesson Focus
Lesson focuses on the concept of electron flow through the demonstration of electrical circuits in a flashlight, and how batteries operate.
Lesson Synopsis
The Flashlights and Batteries activity explores how a flashlight works, showing the electric circuit and switch functions of this everyday household item. Students learn how batteries work, how they provide power to the simple circuit within a simple flashlight, and how the switch controls the flow of electrons. Students disassemble a flashlight, and draw a schematic of a flashlight's circuit design.
Age Levels: 8-11
Objectives
- Learn how switches control the flow of electricity.
- Learn to draw basic electric schematic diagrams.
- Learn how the electric circuit and battery within a flashlight operates.
- Learn about teamwork and working in groups.
Anticipated Learner Outcomes
As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:
- batteries
- switches
- circuits and current
- basic electrical schematic diagrams
- teamwork
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Lesson Activities
Students learn how batteries work, and explore the simple circuit system found in a standard flashlight. Topics examined include batteries, electron flow, switches, and bulbs. Students disassemble a flashlight and also document their findings by creating schematics of flashlight electric circuits.
Resources/Materials
- Teacher Resource Documents (attached)
- Student Worksheets (attached)
- Student Resource Sheets (attached)
Alignment to Curriculum Frameworks
Curriculum alignment sheet is included in PDF.
Categories
Electricity And Magnetism, Energy, Technology
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