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Key factsA light bulb that is part of a complete circuit will light up.Examples of circuits: lamp, fan, toaster, flashlightParallel circuits are circuits in which electrical current from the battery flows with equal voltage into two or more bulbs.Series circuits are circuits in which electrical current from the battery flows through one bulb and then through another bulb.Conductors conduct electrical current very easily because of their free electrons. Examples: copper, aluminum, gold, and silver. Insulators oppose electrical current and make poor conductors. Examples: glass, air, plastic, rubber, and wood.ObjectivesModel the flow of electrons in a circuitBuild an actual electric circuitDraw diagrams of electric circuitsExplain how to tell when the path of an electric circuit is completeTest the conductivity of a variety of materials

2StandardsOrganize data to support judgments about the advantages of series and parallel circuits (S4.A.2.1.4)Use scientific thinking processes to conduct investigations and build explanations by observation, communication, comparing and organizing (S4.A.2.1.4)Electricity needs these to flowA power supply (battery)A closed circuit

Diagram of complete circuit

The circuit has:Battery

Wires

Light bulb

Switch

Open vs. Closed Circuit

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Record your answers on the sheet of paper providedWill a light blub that is part of a circuit light up?YesNoName two types of circuitName examples of conductorsName two example of poor conductorsWhat is a parallel circuit?What is series circuit?Check your answers!Interactive DemoClick to try to complete your own circuitStudents can practice using the interactive circuit and try different ways to put a circuit together.MediaI will be using audio for the interactive lesson. I will provide caption as needed.Section 508Larger materialLarger font Power point as well as paper form for student to followHeadphones for hearing impairedResourceshttp://www.electronicsandyou.com/electronics-images/circuit.gifhttp://www.nasa.gov/images/content/298832main_circuit-xltn.jpgwww.oswego.edu/~dristle/PHY_206.../Electric_Circuits10.9t.pdfhttp://www.onlybatteries.com/webimages/images/14086.jpghttp://dsmy2muqb7t4m.cloudfront.net/tuts/118_Lightbulb_Icon/32.jpghttp://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/c/ci/cieleke/827925_colorful_electric_wires.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_83Ar9WcES2M/TUL0TkJ9gxI/AAAAAAAAAMA/Vp_Sf91ff_k/s1600/closed+switch.JPG