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Electric Current

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Necessary vocabulary for exploring electric current is detailed in these slides. Circuits, voltage, wet and dry cell and batteries are defined, making this a great overview on the subject. It could also serve as a complement to a lesson, or as a review prior to testing.

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currents, resistance, voltage

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current, dry cell, resistance, voltage, wet cell, science
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Resource Details

Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
Audience
For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
7

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