10th Grade Physical Science Core Labs

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Purpose:
To illustrate the concept of resistance.

Summary:
Connect dry cell lamp and materials with wire to determine their ability to conduct electricity and then classify them as conductors or insulators.

Objectives Links:
3: D. Electricity

Process Skills Checklist

Materials (per group):

• 1.5 V dry cell
• 1.5 V lamp with sockets
• 3 connecting wires
• penny (copper)
• dime (silver)
• pencil lead (carbon)
• paper
• wax
• glass
• aluminum foil
• plastic
• paper clip
• wood
• rubber
• cloth

Safety Concerns:
Break up of glass

Revision Date:
November 2001