4-5 - SNAP CIRCUITS
MONDAY - INTRO TO CIRCUITS
I can tell what it means to be a circuit.
I can tell what it means to be a circuit.
1. Watch the video to learn about circuits.
2. Take a look at the definitions below.
3. Do the online activity below to learn more about circuits.
4. Play these games if there is extra time.
5. Log off. Organize your computer area. Line up on your circle when it is time to go.
TUESDAY - SNAP CIRCUITS
I can create a closed circuit.
1. Find the words in the puzzle below.
2. We will watch the video and use the snap circuits as we do.
3. Do Project 1 in the manual. Wait for the class discussion before moving forward.

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4. Do project 2 in the manual. Wait for discussion before moving forward.
5. Do the activities below if you have some extra time.
WEDNESDAY - SERIES VS. PARALLEL CIRCUITS
I can tell the difference between series and parallel circuits.
1. Watch the video to learn about series and parallel circuits.
2. Look at the image. Can you answer the questions?
3. You are to build both circuits with your group.
Open your journals and complete the ASK, IMAGINE, PLAN sections.
In your groups, create both circuits and show me how they work, Make sure I take your picture of your solutions.
4. If you are no longer working in a group, do the activities below.
5. Log off. Organize your computer area. Line up on your circle when it is time to go.
THURSDAY - SNAP CIRCUITS
I can build circuits that work.
1. Continue to work with circuits. Activities 3 and 4 are about sound.

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2. Continue to work on the lessons in the manual. Read about it first, then build it, then reread to understand it.
3. You can do these activities when you are not working in a group.
FRIDAY - SNAP CIRCUITS
I can create other circuits that work.
1. Look ahead at other lessons. What do you want to try? Make an alarm? Find another lesson to do today.
2. When you are finished with your kit. Please remove the batteries and leave them in the box. Return your kit and then you can have some free time if your journal is complete.
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1.3.d Explore Real-World Issues
1.3 Knowledge Constructor
Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.
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1.3.d Explore Real-World Issues
1.3 Knowledge Constructor
Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.