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Build a simple circuit using a battery, wires, and a light bulb. Have participants experiment with different configurations to see how the light bulb brightness changes.
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Introduce resistors into the circuit and discuss how they limit the flow of electricity. Have participants measure the resistance of different resistors using a multimeter.
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Add a switch to the circuit and discuss how it controls the flow of electricity. Have participants experiment with opening and closing the switch to see how it affects the circuit.
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Discuss the importance of safety when working with electricity, including using insulated tools, wearing protective gear, and never working on live circuits.
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Have participants build a series circuit and a parallel circuit to understand the differences in how electricity flows through each type of circuit.
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Introduce capacitors and discuss how they store and release electrical energy. Have participants build a circuit with a capacitor and observe how it affects the flow of electricity.
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Discuss the role of diodes in circuits and how they control the direction of electrical current. Have participants build a circuit with a diode and observe how it affects the flow of electricity.
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Have participants troubleshoot a faulty circuit by identifying and replacing faulty components such as blown fuses or broken wires.
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Discuss the different types of power sources used in circuits, including batteries, solar panels, and generators. Have participants build circuits using different power sources to see how they affect the circuit’s performance.
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Have participants design and build their own simple electrical devices, such as a doorbell or a flashlight, using the concepts they have learned about basic electricity.
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