Ways to Complete a Circuit

In this investigation, students figure out what types of materials can and cannot be used to complete a circuit so the bulb will light up. The Ways to Complete a Circuit kit include all the materials that students will need to design and carry out an investigation. Each kit contains enough materials for six groups of students. Materials Lightbulb with wire  AA batteries Acrylic squares Paper clips  Copper rod Aluminum foil Nylon rod Pennies or copper BBs Wire Wire cutter Alignment with Academic Standards for Science  Source  Code  Standard  TEKS 5.8A Investigate and describe the transformation of energy in systems such as energy in a flashlight battery that changes from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.  TEKS 5.8B Demonstrate that electrical energy in complete circuits can be transformed into motion, light, sound, or thermal energy and identify the requirements for a functioning electrical circuit ADI investigation kits are designed for the investigations found in the ADI Learning Hub and ADI books. To see the specific state and national standards alignment that this investigation aligns with, create your free account in the the ADI Learning Hub. Note: The product images shown may be for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.