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Circuits - Series and Parallel - Mini-Unit
If you are preparing to teach about series and parallel circuits, this mini-unit is for you. Students will read, respond to text, create circuits, compare and contrast series and parallel circuits, and find mistakes in non-working circuits. Incorporate close reads, comprehension sheets, and interactive notebook pages into your daily Science lesson. Learning about electricity is fun!
You may also like: Will The Circuit Work?
This is part of a BUNDLE
3rd - 6th
General Science, Informational Text, Physical Science
Electricity Activities for Google Slides | Series & Parallel Circuits Practice
Make your electricity lessons FUN and ENGAGING with these digital science activities and editable reading passages on series circuits, parallel circuits, open circuits, closed circuits, and electric currents. This digital resource uses Google Slides™ and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. This resource also includes an answer key. ⭐️ Bundle & save for a discount ⭐️Need more electricity & magnetism materials? Save 20% with the Electricity for Google Bundle (which include
5th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Electricity and Magnetism Activities for Google Slides | Digital Bundle
Electric Circuits Lesson - Series and Parallel Circuits
Are you overwhelmed with all there is to teach about electric circuits, and don't know where to start? This is an interactive lesson, review, and practice for teaching about electric circuits. Your students will LOVE you! This package includes a link that is compatible with Google Slides™ and a PowerPoint version as well. This is a great alternative to electric circuits worksheets. A digital version and paper version is included! So what is included?: Electric Circuits Interactive lesson/review
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Energy Unit
Series and Parallel Circuits Worksheet Set (Print & Digital- Distance Learning)
Use this SERIES AND PARALLEL CIRCUITS worksheet set in your next Electricity Lesson. These three worksheets are a great pre-assessment, in-class activity, homework assignment, exit ticket or part of a station lab. And... I have included a complete answer key for your convenience! Need a digital option? No problem! I have included both a print and digital version of this worksheet, making it great for distance learning, flipped classrooms or online courses! Worksheets Included in this Set:
6th - 9th
Physical Science, Science
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel
Using this electric circuits PhET guided inquiry lab your students will gain an in depth understanding of the difference between resistors in series circuits and resistors in parallel circuits. I have done these activities with my students many times and they always find them fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete the included inquiry-based laboratory assignment sheet. The PhET Circuit Construction Kit: DC simulation can be found
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulation Online Physics Labs
Series and Parallel Circuits: Color-By-Number
Are you looking for activities to introduce or review circuits? Your students will love this activity! After answering a question about series and parallel circuits, students will color that area of the picture according to the color code. An answer key is included.
This is part of a BUNDLE
3rd - 5th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Rhonda
Electrical Circuits: Series vs. Parallel & Schematic Diagrams
Circuits: Series vs. Parallel. Tired of giving notes? This resource provides an introduction to the idea of an electrical circuit and what it needs in order for electricity to flow. Symbols are given for the parts of a circuit, as well as an explanation of the differences between a series and parallel circuit. Visuals and schematic diagrams provided. There are questions to help students understand the advantages and disadvantages to each type of circuit. A more complex schematic diagram is provi
7th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Electricity Bundle with Student Workbook
Electric Circuits Special Education Series & Parallel Circuits Electricity Unit
This unit on electrical circuits contains material for special education students containing information on series and parallel circuits and open and closed circuits. Includes:information on electricityseries and parallel circuitsopen and closed circuitscounting switches and lights in a circuitexperimentsStudents have many opportunities to engage in repeated information on how electricity travels and is used. In addition, many of the activities and assessments include more than one version, su
8th - 10th
Physics, Science
Parallel and Series Circuits Open Circuits - Closed Circuits - Science Notes
Guided Science Notes: Simplify Science Instruction!Do you love teaching science but dread the time-consuming search for resources? Say goodbye to the hassle with Guided Science Notes! This resource makes teaching Circuits - Parallel and Series Circuit a breeze by providing lesson plans, assessments, guided notes, slideshows, and a hands-on project—all designed to save you time and keep your students engaged. Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms, this unit includes everything you nee
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Science), Science
Also included in: Circuits Bundle - Science Centers - Science Activities - Science Craft
Series and Parallel Circuits Cut and Paste Sorting Activity
This is a fun and engaging way to practice determining the difference between series circuits and parallel circuits! Students will read a sentence and decide if it is describing a series circuit or parallel circuit, then glue the box in the correct column. An answer key is included.
This is part of a BUNDLE
3rd - 6th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Electric Circuit Foldable: Open, Closed, Series, and Parallel Circuits
These foldables allows students to explore electricity through a focus on open, closed, series, and parallel circuits. Use construction paper and fold it like a hot dog. On the top fold of the hot dog, cut in the middle to make 2 flaps. Students use the top two boxes on this sheet as their top flaps to the foldable. Then students sort and glue the boxes below under the corresponding flap. This is a great studying tool as well as hands-on assessment for students exploring electricity.
4th - 8th
General Science, Science
Series and Parallel Electrical Circuits Worksheets Color By Number
Looking for a way to make electricity & series and parallel circuits more engaging for your kiddos? Color-by-number electricity & electrical circuits activities will TRANSFORM your science block - kids LOVE completing these!⭐️ Bundle & save for a discount ⭐️Need more electricity color by numbers? Save 20% with the Electricity Color By Number Bundle! With this purchase you receive:4 electrical circuit worksheets1 worksheet matching the definition to the vocabulary word (parallel circuit,
4th - 5th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Electricity & Magnetism Worksheets | Circuits & Static Color By Number
Electrical Circuits Flipbook | Conductors, Insulators, Parallel & Series Booklet
Need a NO PREP science review activity? Make flip books to review electrical circuits. This flip book is easy to assemble and fun to create with students as they wrap up their learning. Use our photo examples as a guide! TopicsParts of a CircuitSeries CircuitParallel CircuitElectrical ConductorsElectrical InsulatorsUsing this ResourceThis resource has blackline and color options. I recommend printing on white paper so that students can color the images and add their own illustrations. Cut each
4th - 5th
Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Physical Science Flipbook BUNDLE | Matter, Energy, and Force Booklets
Series vs Parallel Circuits Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions. • Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking. • The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work. • The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab. • Answer key included. **Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important NoteThis reading pass
3rd - 9th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Electric Circuit Flipbook - Ohm's Law, Series, Parallel & Mixed Circuits Current
Do your students need an amazing and fun way to organize the rules for electric circuits? Look no further because this is it! This is part of my cost-saving, amazing Physics Bundle!Use this Electric Circuits Flipbook to help students review how to solve for the voltage, current and resistance in series, parallel and mixed (complex) circuits. It also includes Ohm’s Law! It is really simple to put together and instructions are included. Your students will love it because: • series, parallel and
9th - 12th, Higher Education
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Grade 9 Science Growing Bundle | Resources and Lessons for Ontario SNC1W
Building Electrical Circuits: STEM Challenge Cards | Series & Parallel Circuits
Ignite curiosity with these 8 hands-on STEM Challenge Cards that guide students through building different types of electrical circuits—series, parallel, lemon battery, graphite, and more. Perfect for STEM centers, science stations, or tech-infused lessons. What’s Included8 circuit-building challenge cards featuring:Simple CircuitSeries CircuitParallel CircuitLemon Battery CircuitPaper CircuitGraphite CircuitConductivity TesterMeasure ElectricityEach card includes a supply list, diagram, and s
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Electrical Circuits Series & Parallel Differentiated Text and Comprehension
Are you short on time? Keep it simple with differentiated information texts and comprehension questions that are ready for you to just print and go! Students will learn the basics about electricity, with a specific focus on series and parallel circuits. You will receive -Differentiated information texts; 3 levels -Comprehension questions that can be used with all three levels of text. -Multi-choice quiz -Answers provided The matching complete packet includes a variety of hands on activities and
4th - 8th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Reading
Building series and parallel circuit games unit project with household goods
Here is an excellent unit project that I use in my classroom. The students absolutely love building these circuits and the best part is that you don't need high tech circuit tools and supplies to complete this!
What is it?
This is a UNIT PROJECT that I use with my gr.9 students during the electricity unit. Instead of giving them notes and lecture on the differences between a series and parallel circuit, I briefly prep them with basic intro information (see my other post on the Keynote present
7th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: All of my items listed in my store!
Voltage and Current in Series And Parallel Circuits Electricity Unit Challenge
An excellent culminating activity for your electricity unit! Challenge your students to apply logic and their understanding of current and voltage through series and parallel circuits. Circuits become slightly more challenging as they progress. Use it as an individual activity or have groups of two challenge other groups of two. Either way, it is an excellent review of circuit rules! Answers included. Please note, this is a two-page activity where students apply their understanding of vol
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physics, Robotics
CCSS, NGSS
HSA-CED.A.4
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.4
+3
Also included in: Electricity: Circuit Symbols, Inquiry Labs, & Math Problem Sets Bundle
Circuits Bundle PDF: Series and Parallel Worksheets - 10 at 50% Discount
Here is a bundling of worksheets on series and parallel circuits. These are student test, teacher approved. It will keep them busy. Nothing fancy, I always found it annoying to find resistors that work out nicely in parallel, so here's a bunch 1. Series Circuits 1 2. Series Circuits 2 3. Series Circuits 3 4. Series Circuit 4 5. Parallel Circuits 1 6. Parallel Circuits 2 7. Combination Circuits 8. Series Circuit for general group 9. Simple Series Quiz 10. Parallel and Series Quiz
7th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Calculations Using Ohm's Law in Series and Parallel Circuits w/ Key
The "Calculations Using Ohm's Law in Series and Parallel Circuits" Worksheet consists of one data table comparing/contrasting Series Circuits to Parallel Circuits. Additionally, the Worksheet contains eleven (11) Circuit Diagrams (6 Series and 5 Parallel) in which students must: - Identify the type of circuit - Calculate the Total Resistance - Calculate the Total Current - Calculate the Voltage drop across each Resistor (for Series Circuits) - Calculate the Current at each Resistor (for Pa
9th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Digital Electricity Lesson: Series vs. Parallel Circuits Simulation & Questions
Post this digital lesson to your Google Classroom for your middle school science class to engage and experiment with series and parallel circuits! This resource provides structure to fun experimentation with PhET, an excellent, free, and engaging simulation tool. Students will build circuits with a variety of materials to learn how circuit design impacts the flow of electricity. This simulation can be used for distance learning or in science labs with limited equipment. It can be printed out a
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
Also included in: Digital Electrical Circuit Lessons Bundle - PhET Simulation & Questions
Building Series & Parallel Circuits
BUILD COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE PARALLEL AND SERIES CIRCUITS Use this activity when teaching or reviewing complete/incomplete series and parallel circuits. This assignment gives students a hands-on and creative way to build their own circuits. Each page gives instructions on what type of circuit to construct as well as a follow-up question at the bottom. An editable version is included that allows you to create your own instructions and question. 7 pre-made questions are included that cover the basic
3rd - 7th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Electricity and Magnetism Electrical Circuits Series and Parallel Circuits
Series and Parallel Circuits + Digital Science ⭐ When looking for energy and electric circuits worksheets for our science class, I found most either too basic or completely too wordy. So, I compiled the "must know" energy information in the most straightforward way I could. This take home book covers electricity and magnetism, electrical circuits including series and parallel circuits. Conductors and insulators are covered within this resource. This is a printable packet that can easily be used
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, English Language Arts, Physical Science
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