Series and Parallel Circuits

Learning Intentions – Today we will be…

•Developing our knowledge of series and parallel circuits

I can set up a series circuit I can set up a parallel circuit I can design an electrical circuit to solve a problem

Series and ParallelVoltage and Current

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/energy_electricity_forces/electric_current_voltage/activity.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/standard/physics/using_electricity/resistance_activity.shtml

In pairs construct a Series Circuit…

How to set up a… Series Circuit

The Problem with Series Circuits

In pairs construct a Parallel Circuit…

How to set up a… Parallel Circuit

The Advantage of Parallel Circuits

Large circuit board - Demo

Series Circuit – Design and Draw

Parallel Circuit – Design and Draw

Type of Circuit?