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Learn all about circuits using conductive dough!
Use dough to see how electricity flows. Electricity flows in a loop called a circuit, which begins and ends at the battery pack. Electricity takes the path of least resistance, meaning it goes through whatever loop is easiest to flow through.
Next Generation Science Standards
3-PS2-3
Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.
4-PS3-2
Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
MS-PS2-3
Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces.
CCSS Science Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.3
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
ISTE Standards
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
6c
Troubleshoot systems and applications
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