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Parallel Circuits - ∆V = I•R Calculations InteractiveParallel Circuits - ∆V = I•R Calculations Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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9th - 12th
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Parallel Circuits - ∆V = I•R Calculations

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Parallel circuits often provide less of a challenge for teens than parallel parking. An installment of a series on parallel electric circuits requires learners to solve increasingly difficult  levels of calculations. Each level provides a Help Me! button describing the data by columns to help scholars as they work.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

parallel circuits, circuits, electric circuits, voltage, resistance

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as a formative assessment after completing hands-on lab activities in class

Classroom Considerations

  • Designed to adjust to any screen size
  • Relies on prior knowledge of parallel circuits, voltage, resistance, and solving algebraic equations

Pros

  • Provides immediate feedback
  • Links to many readings, online resources, hands-on labs, and other extension ideas

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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