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Activity (Hands-On)Grades 3 - 5

The Path of Electrons

Materials List

What Is a Circuit? Worksheet (PDF), one per student

For the entire class to share:

  • colored construction paper
  • markers
  • (optional) candy

For a class demonstration of how a circuit works:

  • 2 D-size batteries
  • small light bulb in a light bulb holder; available at hardware stores
  • wire to connect the batteries to the light bulb holder
The Path of Electrons - Activity - Teach Engineering