Section outline

  • Parallel circuit | Definition & Facts | Britannica
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING Diwali by investigating light energy.

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on light by investigating Ohm's Law.

    Context: 'Whakahari'!

    MHJC Values: Awhinatanga/Compassion: Positive partnerships

    Paearu Angitu (Success Criteria): I can...

    • I can identify the parts of a parallel circuit.
    • I can explain how a parallel circuit works using simple terms.
    • I can build a functional parallel circuit with all components correctly connected.
    • I can explain why the circuit continues working when a bulb is removed or broken.
    • I can predict what will happen to the brightness of bulbs when additional bulbs are added.

    Hei Mahi (Activities):

    1. Worksheet
    2. Experiment - Series Circuit
    3. Watch

    Mahi Kāinga (Homework/Further Learning):

    • BrainPOP Task