1. Misconceptions (9:00-9:15)

• Make a list of some misconceptions that students have about DC circuits
• Flip chart

1. Resistance (9:15-10:15)

1. Resistance of graphite using a graphite pencil

• Measure the resistance of different lengths of pencil lines and graph R vs. L
• Measure the resistance of different thicknesses of pencil lines and graph R vs. T
• Answer questions on page 16.
• Discussion of results

1. Resistors in series and parallel

• Resistor color coding
• Using given materials, develop the rule for total resistance in series and parallel
• Relate the rule to the resistance equation

1. "PHYSICS"

• Find the total resistance of the combination

1. Creative Dramas (10:15-10:35)

• Conductors/semiconductors/insulators
• Series/parallel

1. Ohm’s Law (10:35-11:05)

• Measure V and I for a resistor, bulb, and semiconductor.
• Graph V vs. I for each.
• Discussion

1. Diodes (11:05-11:20)

• DC circuits manual lab
• AC and bi-color LED
• Where are LED’s found in your life?

1. Lunch (11:20-12:05)

• Crocodile clips
• Circuits toys

VII. Demos (12:05-12:35)

1. Transistors (12:35-12:50)

• DC circuits manual lab
• Where are transistors used?

1. Capacitors (12:50-1:35)

• Lab using LabPro
• Make a capacitor
• Disposable camera dissection

1. 555 Timer (1:35-2:05)

• Dc circuits manual lab
• Contest

1. Applications (2:05-2:50)

• Mystery puzzles
• Appliance dissection

1. Pedagogy Applications (2:50-3:00)

• Misconceptions
• How to use this workshop
• Evaluation