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Electrical Circuits

Electrical Circuits. Anna Ward James Martin MS. Do NOW!!!!. On your note card, describe how you think a flashlight works. Announcements. Testing today and tomorrow Expectations Third Block Expectations Electrical Circuits EOG/MSL countdown MAY 20 th is ONLY 2 weeks away. Popplet.

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Electrical Circuits

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  1. Electrical Circuits Anna Ward James Martin MS

  2. Do NOW!!!! • On your note card, describe how you think a flashlight works.

  3. Announcements • Testing today and tomorrow • Expectations • Third Block Expectations • Electrical Circuits • EOG/MSL countdown • MAY 20th is ONLY 2 weeks away.

  4. Popplet • What do we know so far about energy??? • http://popplet.com/app/#/home

  5. What do we know about Electrical Circuits? • Each group will be given a box. • Your goal: Using what you already know about flashlights, try to construct a working flashlight using ONLY the materials given to you in your box. • Time limit: 25 minutes

  6. Your materials: • 2 D cell batteries • Two 5" pieces of insulated copper wire with approximately 1" of insulation stripped off all ends • Cardboard tube (toilet tissue or paper towel) cut to 4" in length • 3-volt flashlight bulb • Packing Tape • Electrical Tape • Bathroom-size paper cup

  7. Brain Pop • http://www.brainpop.com/technology/energytechnology/electriccircuits/

  8. You have ten minutes… • Thinking about what you just learned during the Brain Pop video, can you make modifications to make your flashlight better?

  9. RAFT Writing To assess your understanding, you will be creating a RAFT. • Role: An Electron returning from a trip through a lamp • Audience: Other Electrons in the outlet • Format: An instructional manual • Topic: A trip through a circuit to power a desk lamp

  10. Third Block…. • MSL practice • Make up work • National Geographic video

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