Learning Circuits - Student Lab Book

Squishy Circuits Lab
Long 45-60 min. lab that is hands-on and FUN!

In this 45-60 minute circuits lab students will learn how to circuits work through hands-on inquiry.

Students will gain a better understanding of what certain circuit components do by running an obstacle course. They will learn how resistors slow electrons down, the difference between electrons in an LED and incandescent lamp, what an open or closed circuit looks like, and how a current flows.

Students will then cut and paste a circuit puzzle which will provide a roadmap on how to put a squishy circuit together. From there, students will make their own squishy circuit sculptures.

The lab book has space to record their sculptures, ideas on troubleshooting their circuits, vocabulary, the obstacle coure and more!

This pack includes:
•Student lab book (45-60 minutes)
•Story/comic to motivate lab work (PDF slides)
•Key
•Guides (Connecting circuits to life and teacher guide)

Check out our preview to see the lab and it's in-depth connections!

Cross-linked squishy circuits bundles:
Learning circuits worksheets
Learning circuits activities

My aim is to help teachers feel prepared to teach science. We have put together videos for many of these activities for teachers to get a quick overview of projects, learn talking points and more!

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YouTube videos:
•Bundle Overview
•Obstacle course
•Batteries vs. Coins
•How LEDs work
•Troubleshooting squishy circuits
•Making a simple squishy circuit
•Learn circuit basics with Lego
•Series vs. Parallel circuits
•How switches work

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