Circuit diagrams II

Circuit diagrams II

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This task is about drawing electric circuit diagrams.
Draw a standard circuit diagram for each circuit shown below.

 

a)

electric circuit diagram

Circuit Diagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

electric circuit diagram

Circuit Diagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
5
Description of task: 
Students are provided with an illustration of two different circuits. Students are required to draw the two illustrations as circuit diagrams.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss circuit diagrams use a particular agreed code for the different elements.
Science capabilities: 
Answers/responses: 
 

Y10 (10/2001)

a)

  • All components present with correct symbols.
  • Components in correct order.
  • Diagram drawn with ruled lines and no gaps.
  • Lamps in parallel.
moderate 
easy
easy 
very easy 
 
b)

  • All components present with correct symbols.
  • Components in correct order.
  • Diagrams drawn with ruled lines and no gaps.
  • Lamps in parallel.
very difficult 
moderate
moderate 
moderate