Series circuits

Secondary KLA:
Science
Educational levels:
Year 9, Year 10

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Electric circuit showing open switch using a light bulb and batteries.

In this resource, students will use a simulation to build a series circuit with batteries, light bulbs, resistors, and switches. From their experimentation, students will understand how different components affect the circuit, and explore the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.

NSW syllabus outcomes

(SC5-6WS) undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information, individually and collaboratively

(SC5-7WS) processes, analyses and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to develop evidence-based arguments and conclusions

(SC5-10PW) applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion

Australian curriculum content descriptions

(ACSSU182) Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models

(ACSIS165) Plan, select and use appropriate investigation methods, including field work and laboratory experimentation, to collect reliable data; assess risk and address ethical issues associated with these methods

(ACSIS169) Analyse patterns and trends in data, including describing relationships between variables and identifying inconsistencies

(ACSIS170) Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence

More information

Resource type:
Interactive Resource
Audience:
learner, teacher
ScOT topics:
Series circuits, Voltage, Electric currents, Series resistors, Computer simulations, Switches
Activities:
Analysis, Collaborative Internet project, Data manipulation and interpretation, Experiment, Interactives, Modelling, Multiple choice questions
File type:
text/html
Language/s:
en-AU
Author:
State of NSW, Department of Education
Publisher:
State of NSW, Department of Education
Date created:
Thursday, 19 September 2019

Resource ID: 246b441a-0462-4f70-bf2a-7203b1402efc