Can you infer the wiring diagram of a series of lights based on their behavior alone? Scholars work with multiple boxes of four lights. They must flip the switch and decide how the lights are wired. By applying their knowledge of parallel and series circuits, the application becomes clear.

Concepts

circuits, electric circuits, parallel circuits, series circuits

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lesson by having students build a working circuit to try to stump you

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of how parallel and series circuits work as well as circuit diagrams
• Plan to build the circuit boards well in advance of class, so individuals do not see the wiring

Pros

• Requires higher order thinking skills
• Engaging puzzle format

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2