STEM INTERACTIVE: Build and Draw Diagrams of Electric Currents

Let the history of the electron illuminate the physics of electric phenomena.

The Blobz Interactive Guide to Electric Circuits!

A Fun Project in Electricity and Conductivity

Physics
Electric Circuits
Grades 3-8
What Impact Does Electricity Have on Our World?

Creativity and Innovation
​Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

Essential Question:
How does an electric circuit work?
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Model the flow of electrons in a circuit, build an actual electric circuit, draw diagrams of electric circuits and explain how to tell when the path of an electric circuit is complete.

1. Watch the video and record examples used to explain the following vocabulary words: electron, battery, charging, discharging, and electrical current.
2. In pairs students will play The Bloblz Guide to ELECTRIC CIRCUITS. Be prepared to discuss your understanding of electric circuits with the whole class.
3. In small groups students will create their own buzz wire game. The difficulty level of the game is decided during construction by choosing the diameter of wand loop, and by choosing the number of curves and corners in the wire.

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