This module involves guiding students through the fascinating world of circuits using Snap Circuits. Each week, you'll introduce new concepts, from understanding electricity and switches to exploring motors, LED lights, and phototransistors. The hands-on nature of The module requires you to ensure students understand the function and placement of each component. Encourage exploration and experimentation after each lesson to reinforce learning. Safety is paramount, so ensure all components are handled correctly.
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This module offers a comprehensive introduction to fundamental electrical concepts through hands-on activities with Snap Circuits. Students explore topics such as switches, motors, LED circuits, phototransistors, and electrical conduction. Each lesson involves assembling circuits on a base grid, understanding component functions, and engaging in practical experiments to reinforce learning.

Electric Light and Switch Quiz Challenge Beginner
Electric Light and Press Switch Quiz Challenge Beginner
Motor Fan and Press Switch Quiz Challenge Beginner
LED Circuit Quiz Challenge Beginner
LED Circuit and Phototransistor Quiz Challenge Beginner
Conduction Quiz Challenge Beginner

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to fundamental electrical concepts through hands-on activities with Snap Circuits. Students explore topics such as switches, motors, LED circuits, phototransistors, and electrical conduction. Each lesson involves assembling circuits on a base grid, understanding component functions, and engaging in practical experiments to reinforce learning.

Electric Light and Switch Quiz Challenge Beginner
Electric Light and Press Switch Quiz Challenge Beginner
Motor Fan and Press Switch Quiz Challenge Beginner
LED Circuit Quiz Challenge Beginner
LED Circuit and Phototransistor Quiz Challenge Beginner
Conduction Quiz Challenge Beginner

Curriculum Mapping

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Curriculum Area
Outcomes
Nature of STEM
S1.2.1
Living things
S2.2.1 S2.2.2
Materials
S3.2.1 S3.2.2
Energy and forces
S4.2.1 S4.2.2 S4.2.3
Technology
S5.2.1 S5.2.2
Engineering
S6.2.1

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

  1. Understand and apply the principles of electricity and switches using Snap Circuits.
  2. Develop practical skills in assembling and operating circuits with different components such as a battery holder, wire block, lamp block, and switch block.
  3. Gain knowledge about motors and LED lights, and their application in circuit construction.
  4. Learn about phototransistors and their role in light-controlled circuits.
  5. Explore the concept of electrical conduction and distinguish between conductors and insulators.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand and demonstrate the function of a switch in an electrical circuit using Snap Circuits.
  2. Construct and operate an electric light circuit controlled by a press switch.
  3. Assemble a circuit with a motor fan and press switch, demonstrating the operation of a motor in a circuit.
  4. Build a basic LED circuit, understanding the importance of the direction of electricity flow.
  5. Construct a light-responsive circuit using a phototransistor and LED light block, demonstrating the role of light in controlling electricity.
  6. Identify and classify objects as conductors or insulators through experimentation with a self-assembled circuit.

What You'll Need

Required Equipment

Equipment used in some of the lessons in this course. Items can be shared among students.

Snap Circuits
Snap Circuits

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