Snap Circuits Lab 4 Parallel Lab ContentObjective Connect

Snap Circuits Lab 4: Parallel Lab Content-Objective: Connect and Test basic parallel electronics circuitry. Language-Objective: Utilize Snap Circuit kits to connect simple parallel circuits and then measure resistance and voltage throughout the circuit. Utah Electronics 1 Strands 2 (Test Equipment) 3 (Components) 4 (Basic Theory)

Snap Circuits Lab STARTER 1. Canvas: Starter About me TODAY’S AGENDA 1. STARTER assignment. 2. Snap Circuits Demo 3. Snap Circuits Lab 4. Canvas: Snap Circuits discussion. Content Objective Language Objective Learn simple electronic part connection and operation principles for electrical circuitry. Use Snap Circuits to learn how to connect and operate, measure basic electronic components.

Do today’s Starter Quiz! (in Canvas)

State Strand Standard Snap Circuits Lab are used for

Step 1: Get Lab Partner and a Snap Circuits Kit

Snap Circuits Kit Contents-layout

Snap Circuits Parts

WARNING Never Create Short Circuits

Project 6 Connections Lamp and Fan in Parallel

Set Multimeter to Ohms (Ω)

Measure resistance across L 1 and, M 1 with S 1 OFF

Fill in Snap Circuits Parallel Lab Project 6 resistances

Set meter to DC voltage “V”

Measure voltage across B 1, L 1 and, M 1 with S 1 on

Measuring B 1 voltage

Measuring L 1 voltage

Measuring M 1 voltage

Fill in Snap Circuits Parallel Lab Project 6 Lab Voltages.

Modification 1: Construct Circuit Shown Below Measure voltages at B 1, M 1, D 1

Measuring B 1 voltage

Measuring D 1 voltage

Measuring L 1 voltage

Measuring M 1 voltage

Modification 2: Measure voltage across B 1, R 1 L 1 and, M 1

Fill in Snap Circuits Parallel Lab Modification 1 Voltages

Measuring B 1 voltage

Measuring M 1 voltage

Measuring R 1 voltage

Fill in Snap Circuits Parallel Lab Modification 2 (with R 1) Voltages

Complete Canvas Snap Circuits Lab 5: Parallel

Return parts to kits and bring kits back to classroom front desk