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Useful Circuits  Provided by TryEngineering - Lesson Focus Demonstrate and discuss progression from simple circuits (second level) to parallel circuits (third level), the differences between series and parallel circuit design and functions and the use of parallel circuits in every day applications. Lesson Outline These circuit activities encourage students to test different circuit designs through the use of low voltage light bulbs, buzzers and switches. Students work in teams to design the circuits, and then build examples of the different circuits using the selected equipment. The groups can then compare results and discuss findings. Age Levels P6 to S2 Learning Outcomes As a result of this activity, students should be able to: Design circuits that would be useful in a range of situations. Develop an understanding of the uses of series and parallel circuits. Discuss and develop skills in making and testing predictions and drawing conclusions. Develop teamwork skills. Resources/Materials Teacher Resource Documents Student Worksheet Student Resource Sheets Internet Connections TryEngineering () National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ()Information about measurements and measurement uncertainty. ITEA Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology(/TAA) National Science Education Standards (/standards)  Recommended Reading DK Eyewitness Series: Electricity (ISBN: 0751361321) Make Cool Gadgets for Your Room by Amy Pinchuk and Teco Rodriques (ISBN: 1894379128) My World of Science: Conductors and Insulators by Angela Royston(Heinemann Educational Books, ISBN: 0431137269) Possible Literacy Activity Would replacing one light on a string of Christmas tree lights with a blinking light cause all the lights in the string to also blink? Is this an example of a parallel or series circuit? Why? Discuss your answer fully in a format of your choosing. Possible Assessment Opportunities Litera