Introduction to Open and Closed Electrical Circuits

Students will act out open and closed circuits as a whole class with some students acting as the "motors" or "light bulbs." It is followed by individual journal writing and a class discussion.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: electricity, open circuit, closed circuit, battery, motor, light bulb
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration
Resource Collection: General Collection

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