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Precise Learning Objective |
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Question / Activity
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Stepping Stones |
Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map) |
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Circuits are represented by circuit diagrams in which:
- Wires are drawn as straight lines
- With component symbols
- Right angle corners. |
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What are the rules for representing circuits in diagram form? Students make simple series circuit. |
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Component symbols to know
- Cell
- Battery
- Wire
- Bulb
- Switch
- Voltmeter
- Ammeter |
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Which components symbols are important to know? DEMO: Electrical components |
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Series circuits consist of only one branch with component placed one after another. |
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How are series circuits described? |
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Parallel circuits consist of more than one branch. |
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How are parallel circuits described? |
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