Eisco Basic Circuits Kit

Eisco Basic Circuits Kit Grades: 7-12 Number of Students: 2-3 Number of Lessons: 3+ Contact Hours: 2-3 Additional Resources: Experiment Guide   Highlights: This hands on learning kit is perfect for introducing students to the basics of electricity. Engaging for students, which allows them to explore and understand which configurations result in a successful or unsuccessful current path- all while having fun building their kits!   Curriculum or Lesson Topics: Activity 1: How to Light a Light Bulb Activity 2: Series and Parallel Circuits   Standards Alignment: NGSS - Physical Science (PS) - Energy   What's Included: 2x D cell batteries 2x D cell battery holders 1x Insulated wire 2x Bulb holders 5x Bulbs 1x Knife switch Recommended Items NOT Included: 1x Wire Cutter and Stripper 1x Multimeter or Voltmeter and Ammeter   Special Notes or Considerations: WARNING: creating a short circuit and leaving it connected for even a short amount oftime can cause the wires and battery to heat up. This can cause burns, start fires andeven cause battery acid to leak. Do not allow students to leave a circuit connected for along while. Insist on using the knife switch to connect and disconnect circuits. BREAKABLE WARNING: The light bulbs are glass and should be treated withcare. Also if too much current is supplied to the bulbs the filament will burn and the bulbwill be useless. Use only two batteries maximum to light the bulb.