We rely on electric circuits every day, in our homes, schools and places of work, in our portable gadgets and kitchens.
In this activity from the Science Museum, a circuit drawn in pencil conducts electricity to light an LED. You’ll need to get hold of an LED and some wires and crocodile clips – all these things are available cheaply online or from high street electronics shops.
Learning Outcomes:
- Investigate the conductive properties of graphite
- Use observation and creative problem solving skills
- Understand how the conductive properties of materials have useful applications in our everyday lives.
Curriculum Links:
KS3 Science: Physics; Electricity
KS3 Science: Working scientifically; experimental skills and investigations
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