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Series and Parallel Circuits Instructional VideoSeries and Parallel Circuits Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:04
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Series and Parallel Circuits

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Build an understanding of electrical circuits in series and parallel. The video instructor demonstrates the effects of manipulating both a series and parallel circuit. Learners realize the difference between the types of circuits as well as their advantages and disadvantages. 

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Concepts

electric circuits, parallel circuits, series circuits, circuits

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Allow learners to work with the Circuit Builder software to build an understanding of different types of circuits

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects an understanding of basic circuit notation and diagrams
  • Utilizing the web-based software requires Internet access 

Pros

  • Uses demonstrations to illustrate the concepts
  • Instructor shows excitement for the topic, which inspires the viewers

Cons

  • None

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