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                     In this activity, students will build a simple circuit using an LED light, a battery,
                     a resistor, and a switch. When the switch is activated, the LED will light up,
                     demonstrating how electricity travels through the circuit to power the light.

                     This  hands-on  activity  helps  students  understand  how  electronics,  such  as
                     lights, function in everyday life.

                     Concepts

                        Electricity  and  Circuits:  Students  will  discover  how  electricity  moves

                        through a circuit to make devices like lights work. The battery supplies the
                        power, and the LED lights up when the switch is turned on. This is similar to
                        how lights and toys in our homes function

                        The Purpose of a Resistor: The resistor controls the flow of electricity to

                        the LED, ensuring it does not receive too much power. This protects the LED
                        from burning out and teaches students that sometimes we need to reduce
                        the energy in a circuit to keep things safe.

                     Observations

                     While doing the “Creating a Working Circuit” activity, students will observe
                     the following:

                        The LED lights up when electricity flows through the completed circuit.

                        The resistor ensures the LED receives the right amount of energy to operate
                        safely.

                        The switch controls the electricity, turning the light on or off.

                     Application

                     Home  Lighting  Systems:  The

                     circuit  they  create  is  similar  to
                     the way lights in our homes work.
                     The switch in their circuit mimics

                     a  light  switch  those  controls
                     whether the light is on or off.

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