Introduction

In the last lesson, you learned about series circuits. In this lesson, you'll learn about parallel circuits.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Identify and describe parallel circuits that include resistors and batteries
  • Solve circuit calculations using Ohm's Law

Enduring Understandings

  • Electricity is a form of energy that can be transformed by moving electric charges doing work in various devices.
  • An electric current requires a complete circuit through which charge can pass.
  • Series and parallel circuits are used in a multitude of devices.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Physical Science standards: 10.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R10, W1, W2, W3, W4, W9, and W10.

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