Exploring Electricity

Introduction

You have explored the concept of static electricy but how does electricity flow in a circuit?  You are about to find out!This WebQuest will examine the relationship between electricity and magnetism.•You will identify conductors and insulators. •You will gather materials and create a parallel and series circuit.•You will then test the electrical conduction ability of several different objects.•Finally, you will complete the interactive activity by recording data and completing two online assessment/work centers on electricity.

Task

You will be using the materials listed below to create 2 circuits.  First you will create a series circuit and next, a paralell circuit.

Materials will include:

wires  

battery

battery holder

switch

light bulb

light bulb holder

various insulators and conductors