Series or Parallel

Student groups will explore how electricity moves by designing series and parallel circuits using simple circuit materials.

The Energy Coalition will send you roll of insulated copper wire, wire cutter, small light bulbs, light bulb stands, 6-inch insulated copper wires with ends stripped, and transformers to bring this lesson to life.

View and Download Lesson Files

Follow the links below to view or download lesson materials.

Google Classroom Links

Use the links below to directly assign materials to your classroom.

Series or Parallel student text

Home Appliance Survey handout

Student Energy ACTIONS handout

My Future Energy Career handout

Series or Parallel vocabulary slides


Series or Parallel student text in Spanish

Home Appliance Survey handout in Spanish

Student Energy ACTIONS handout in Spanish

My Future Energy Career handout in Spanish

Series or Parallel vocabulary slides in Spanish

 
Previous
Previous

Electrifying Household

Next
Next

Solar Planning