English National Curriculum Science
Mission Objectives
Compare series and parallel circuits
Construct series and parallel circuits independently
Make predictions about how current flows in a series and parallel circuit
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Words and meanings to learn
series circuit
a closed circuit in which the current follows one path
current
the rate of flow of charge measured in amps (A)
electron flow
the movement of negatively charged particles in a circuit, from the negative to the positive terminal
parallel circuit
a closed electrical circuit in which the current is divided into two or more paths and then returns via a common path to complete the circuit
ammeter
an instrument that measures electrical current
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Resources: Materials for the Mission Assignment, such as 2x 1.5V bulbs not LEDs, 4x wires, and 2x cells.
Handout: A diagram of the circuits the students must set up for their mission assignment.
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