Intro to Electricity Kit

How much work does it take to light a bulb?

Give your students the chance to experience electricity concepts for themselves.

Introduction to Electricity Kit  (PS-2622)

Intro to Electricity Kit Investigations

Using the Hand-Crank Generator, students feel the difference in trying to power two light bulbs compared to one.

Investigations:

  • Voltage in a series circuit
  • Voltage in a parallel circuit
  • Charging and discharging a capacitor
  • The relationship between voltage and current
  • Generating Electricity
  • Understanding Batteries

Use the Introduction to Electricity Kit and your students become part of the experiment:

  • Use hand-crank generators to power light bulbs in a circuit -- feel the extra work needed to power additional bulbs
  • See in real time the voltage, current, and power they generate
  • Charge and discharge a capacitor to understand the concept of electrical energy storage
GLX Power Screen

Students see the results of their generation efforts in real-time.

GLX Meter Screen

Here's what you need:

Introduction to Electricity Kit (PS-2622)
Series/Parallel Circuit

The Series/Parallel Circuit provides a convenient way to experiment with both series and parallel circuits, plus either one or two bulbs.

PASPORT Voltage/Current Sensor

The PASPORT Voltage/Current Sensor measures voltage and current and calculates power -- all in one convenient device.

Includes:
  • Xplorer GLX (PS-2002)
  • Voltage Current Sensor (PS-2115)
  • Series/Parallel Circuit (EM-8677)
  • Hand Crank Generator (EM-8090)
  • Series/Parallel Battery Holders (10 pack) (SE-8799)
  • Red Patch Cords (5) (SE-9750)
  • Black Patch Cords (5) (SE-9751)
  • Alligator Clips (10) (SE-9756)
  • "D" Batteries (4) (PI-6602)
  • Capacitor (0.1 Farad) (EM-8655)
  • Detailed instructions

PASCO solution at a glance

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Resources

Free Training Video for the Introduction to Electricity Kit

Electricity Kit Video

Download/view Video along with Free Activity.