Free, editable Google Slides deck for Introduction to Electricity: bell ringer, quiz, data set, and hands-on activity, ready to project.
Introduction to Electricity
Summary
A complete Introduction to Electricity lesson covering how electricity works at the atomic level through video, hands-on circuits, digital simulation, and data analysis. Students build series and parallel circuits using Play-Doh, explore the same concepts digitally using the PhET Circuit Construction Kit, analyze per capita electricity generation across six countries, and wrap up with a 3-2-1 exit ticket. Includes a teacher guide, student materials, and full answer keys for every component.
Activities
Bell Ringer
Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Video
Play this short video on electricity to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz (Kahoot) and cloze notes.
Data Set
Have students analyze a per capita electricity generation data set and answer questions. Review key terms, and discuss trends as a class.
Hands-On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through exploring electrical circuits in a hands-on activity.
Hands-On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to create a Play-Doh electric circuit device.
PhET Lab Extension
An optional simulation extension that gives students a visual and interactive way to explore electric circuits.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Electricity lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Electricity lesson.
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