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Light Bulb Anatomy InteractiveLight Bulb Anatomy Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 12th
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45 mins
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Light Bulb Anatomy

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Scholars apply their understanding of circuits and electric pathways to many simulations. They move through three different activities and 18 questions, receiving immediate feedback after each answer. The lesson is part of a larger series on electric circuits.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

circuits, light bulbs, electric circuits

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use similar materials to set up and test the same options in class

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of circuits, batteries, and light bulbs
  • Interactive adapts to screens from small personal phones through computers

Pros

  • CASTLE (Capacitor-Aided System for Teaching and Learning Electricity)-inspired resource
  • Links to many hands-on labs

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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