Investigating Electrical Circuits Kit
Item # 96-1500
With this easy-connecting kit, students learn the fundamentals of electricity by building various circuits, and then are introduced to the concepts of voltage, resistance, and electrical current. Each of the electrical components is mounted on a durable plastic magnetic base (embedded Neodymium magnets) designed to help keep things organized on a custom magnetic receptive mat that also functions as a dry erase board for tabletop use.
Please Note: The Miniature Digital Ammeter and Miniature Digital Voltmeter are not included in this kit.
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH A COOL TEACHING VIDEO ON BUILDING CIRCUITS
This kit is designed for student inquiry and discovery, and the instructional guide emphasizes that understanding the concepts should precede calculations. The investigations are related to the basic concepts: open and closed circuits, series circuits, parallel circuits, and combination circuits. These investigations will then engage students to meet challenges and compare the circuits to their existing knowledge of home circuits. Finally, they will be introduced to the concepts of voltage, resistance, and electrical current.
Don't forget our recommended accessories that are shown in our image above, which are sold separately and not required but are a great add-on:
Circuit Challenges is an introduction to electrical circuits. Students will build their intuitions as they design and construct increasingly complex circuits. Students will observe changes in the brightness of the lamps as they construct series, parallel, and then combination circuits.
Home Circuits reinforces their observations and supports their “conceptual model” as they place switches into their circuits to mimic their home circuits. Students will gain a solid understanding of series, parallel, and combination circuits.
Electrical Measurements introduces the ammeters and voltmeters. Students will discover the following patterns for series and parallel circuits: All elements in a series circuit have the same current and the components will share the voltage. In parallel circuits, different branches have full voltage and can be operated independently from each other. The currents in parallel branches add to achieve the current in the main branch. Finally, a circuit breaker will be explained. This safety device will limit the current which will keep wires from overheating – thus preventing electrical fires.
Please Note: Alligator Lead color may vary
Please Note: The Miniature Digital Ammeter and Miniature Digital Voltmeter are not included in this kit.
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
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What’s Included
- 1 Knife Switch with Magnetic Base
- 3 Bulb Sockets with Connectors and Magnetic Base
- 3 D-Cell Battery Holders with Magnetic Base
- 2 Connector Posts with Magnetic Base
- 10 Miniature Lamps - 2.5V
- 10 Alligator Leads - 6"
- 10 Alligator Leads - 16”
- 1 Magnetic Receptive Mat - 24” x 16.5”
- Instructional Guide
Accessories
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Miniature Digital Ammeter Item # 96-8080 |
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$47.00 | 6 | $44.20 | ||
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Miniature Digital Voltmeter Item # 96-8085 |
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$47.00 | 6 | $44.20 | ||
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Power Supply: 12 V Max. Battery Eliminator Item # 94-3200 |
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$69.00 | 6 | $64.00 | ||
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D Battery (2 pack) Item # 04-2106 |
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$4.75 | 12 | $4.40 | ||
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Dry-Erase (Assorted) 4 Pack, Bullet Tips Item # 01-6010 |
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$4.25 | 6 | $4.00 | ||
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Dry-Erase Black Markers - 12 Pack Item # 01-6012 |
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$11.95 | 10 | $10.80 | ||
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Dry-Erase Eraser Item # 01-6015 |
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$4.95 | 6 | $4.70 | ||
Replacements
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Knife Switch with Magnetic Base Item # 96-1500-01 |
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$9.95 | 12 | $9.30 | ||
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Bulb Socket with Connectors and Magnetic Base Item # 96-1500-02 |
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$7.95 | 12 | $7.40 | ||
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2.5V Miniature Bulbs (Pack of 10) Item # P6-1408 |
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$5.75 | 20 | $5.30 | ||
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D-Cell Battery Holder with Magnetic Base Item # 96-1500-03 |
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$5.60 | 12 | $5.30 | ||
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Connector Post with Magnetic Base Item # 96-1500-04 |
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$4.50 | 12 | $4.20 | ||
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Green Alligator Leads, 6" (Pack of 10) Item # 96-1500-05 |
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$4.95 | 20 | $4.70 | ||
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Yellow Alligator Leads, 16" (Pack of 10) Item # 96-1500-06 |
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$6.00 | 20 | $5.60 | ||
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Magnetic Receptive Mat Item # 96-1500-07 |
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$19.50 | 6 | $18.30 | ||
