Topic outline
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Power Failure
The school has had a power failure and we need to make batteries to power the lighting system. Using some fruit/vegetables in the classroom and some different metals, you will need to light the way. The worksheet will have a picture to help you get started.
* A video for this activity will be added soon
Note: If your light does not work, check that you have the short lead of the LED connected closest to the iron, if it still does not work make sure you have given the fruit a bit of a squeeze near the metals to increase the quality of the connection.
Extension Task
Once you have made your circuit, see if you can find combinations of fruit and/or veg that will give you the highest voltage/brightest light and then try to draw your circuit using circuit symbols on your worksheet.
Don't forget to write your name on the worksheet and get all the completed sections signed by your teacher to collect points.
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