Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING... on electric circuits, to explain how to make a complete circuit and the differences between series and parallel circuits.
    • We are FOCUSING... on the variables and factors on a circuits to identify their functions and compare them in terms of efficiency or various outcomes of the different circuits.



    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • create a few simple circuits using digital tools, drawing diagrams and physically
    • develop confidence in electric circuits, reading and drawing circuits with symbols, and actually making the circuits go.


    Activities:

    1. Complete each of the tasks on Google Classroom.
    2. Read and draw a complete circuit with correct symbols
    3. Use electrical parts to make different circuits; compare series and parallel circuits.
    4. Change the variables (cell or power, number of lightbulbs) and observe the change in each outcome; i.e. brightness.
    5. Discuss the implications of different factors for circuit efficiency, especially for digital devices.