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Electric Current InteractiveElectric Current Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Electric Current

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Pupils focus on the flow of electricity as they work through three sections of questions as part of a series of lessons on electric circuits. The activities cover the fundamentals, case studies, and law breakers. Learners use conceptual understanding of diagrams, resistance, and circuits to master each level.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

electric currents, electric circuits, circuits, light bulbs

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Test similar setups using batteries and light bulbs

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of circuits, current, voltage, resistance, arrowtail notation, and starburst notation
  • Adapts to work on any Internet-capable device

Pros

  • Designed to meet high standards of CASTLE curriculum used in many physics classes
  • Presents a new question after each incorrect answer to ensure individuals master the topic before advancing

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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