Circuits with Friends

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In this activity, learners explore the parts of a circuit by modeling, as a group, a “human” circuit. Learners investigate the conditions necessary for a circuit to work and model open and closed circuits. Use this activity to introduce circuits to young learners.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • At least six tennis balls
  • Stack of books or other physical obstacle
  • A trashcan

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Computing
      • Computer Science
    • Engineering
      • Electrical Engineering
  • Physical Sciences
    • Electricity and Magnetism
      • Electric Charges and Currents
      • Electric Circuits
    • Energy

Informal Categories

  • Computers
  • Electronics

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • be mobile

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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