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In this activity, learners explore an everyday situation, where either of two or more buttons can ring a buzzer. Learners investigate how this type of circuit is structured, draw a schematic for it, and construct a two button buzzer model out of wires, a battery, buttons (switches), and a buzzer.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
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Materials List (per group of students)
- Student Resource Sheets
- Student Worksheets
- 1 D size battery
- Battery holder
- Bell wire
- Two button switches
- Buzzer
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Technology
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
- Electric Circuits
- Energy
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Electronics
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- hear
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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