Preparation 1 - Constructing the Battery Holder Locate the parts and construct the battery holder Key Words - Find the battery box, the 2 metal contacts and the spring.

Preparation 2 - Constructing the sliding switch Assembling the sliding switch

Preparation 3 - Wire and metal connectors Strip insulation and attach wires to the metal connectors.

Experiment 1 - A Series Circuit - Lighting the light bulb Students will create a simple series circuit and light up a light bulb Key Words - series circuit, circuit, positive (+), negative (-), disconnected, reattach, electricity, flow

Experiment 2 - Polarity and Light Bulbs Students will test and determine if the polarity (direction) of electricity effects how a light bulb lights up. Key Words - direct current, polarity, reverse.

Experiment 3 - Making a Continuity Checker Students will make a continuity check and explore what objects are insulators and conductors. Key Words - continuity checker, insulator, conductor, conduct

Experiment 4 - Using the Switch Students will use the constructed switch and learn how a switch works Key Words - close a circuit, flashlight, path

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