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Lesson Focus
Demonstrate how two switches interact in an electrical circuit such as that used to sound a buzzer. Note: This lesson plan is designed for classroom use only, with supervision by a teacher familiar with electrical and electronic concepts.

Lesson Synopsis

The Two Button Buzzer Circuit activity explores an everyday situation, where either of two or more buttons can ring a buzzer. Students learn how this type of circuit is structured, draw a schematic for it, and construct a two button buzzer model out of wires, a battery, buttons (switches), and a buzzer.

Age Levels:   8-14

Objectives
  • Learn how switches control the flow of electricity.
  • Learn to draw basic wiring diagrams. Learn about teamwork and working in groups.

Anticipated Learner Outcomes

As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:
  • switches
  • circuits and current
  • basic electrical diagrams
  • making and testing predictions
  • teamwork



Lesson Activities

Students learn how two buttons (switches) can control a buzzer. Student groups then draw a schematic of a two button buzzer circuit and build a model of the circuit using wires, a battery, buttons (switches) and a buzzer. Final schematics are shared with other groups, with results and findings discussed as a class.

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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