Signal Circuit

This virtual manipulative will help you learn why the lights turn on in a room as soon as someone flip the switch. This virtual manipulative will allow you to flip the switch and watch the electrons.
Some of the sample learning goals can be:

  • Explain what happens when you turn on the switch.
  • Determine whether the blue spheres are positive or negative charges. Explain your thinking.
Resource ID#: 52646 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/signal-circuit

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin
Keywords: Signal Circuits, Circuits, Switches.
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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