Batteries and their use © Siemens Stiftung 2016 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

Batteries and their use

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Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 4+:
Where does the electric current in objects such as flashlights come from?

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Type of media: Text (100.4 kByte)
Last update: 2019-04-05
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Experimento | 4+: Batteries and their use
Description:
Some toys and most flashlights need an electric current to function. When inserting a battery, it is necessary to observe the polarity: otherwise the appliance will not function.

Information and Ideas:
• The teacher/educator should bring various battery-operated objects, for example, mechanized toys, mobile phones, and flashlights to class.
• Please observe the general safety and hygiene measures and safety instructions in the respective teaching methods as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.
• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
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Learning resource type:
Experiment
Subjects:
Personal, social and health education (PSHE)
Grade levels:
Grade 1 to 4
School types:
Elementary school; Preschool
Keywords:
Battery; Electrical circuit; Energy; Energy supply
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Stiftung Haus der kleinen Forscher using media from: Surface Gesellschaft für Gestaltung mbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016
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