Shoe Box Circuits

Engaging, inquiry based, cooperative learning, multi-day project for upper elementary and low middle school leveled students. Detailed procedures allow for all educators to understand simpl... See More

Engaging, inquiry based, cooperative learning, multi-day project for upper elementary and low middle school leveled students. Detailed procedures allow for all educators to understand simple circuitry.

extension activity

This article describes an extension activity for upper-elementary or even middle school students after a unit on electrical circuits. If it is not possible for students to complete the hands... See More

This article describes an extension activity for upper-elementary or even middle school students after a unit on electrical circuits. If it is not possible for students to complete the hands-on project, they may consider doing so using a computer simulation circuit builder.

Great Hands-on Project for Upper Level Elementary

This article focuses on a hands-on electrical project for 4th and 5th grades. It goes beyond just another hands-on activity for learning, it allows students to make a connection with their o... See More

This article focuses on a hands-on electrical project for 4th and 5th grades. It goes beyond just another hands-on activity for learning, it allows students to make a connection with their own lives and create a working model. This would be a great activity to do in the classroom and would definitely be engaging! I cannot wait until I can try it out with my own students. Directions, concepts, materials, and discussion/report are written out clearly that any teacher could follow. There is even an enhancement section, that allows you to take this project even a step further. Definitely recommend!

Assessing Electricity

This article Shoebox Circuits helps teachers take the batteries and bulb units further than just the hands-on piece. The article describes an activity that would be a possible assessment for... See More

This article Shoebox Circuits helps teachers take the batteries and bulb units further than just the hands-on piece. The article describes an activity that would be a possible assessment for the earlier learning. The students are expected to draw a blueprint of how they would wire their shoe rooms and then they have to see if it really works. I recommend this article.