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Turning on a tap light requires just a tap, but breaking it apart requires a bit more work. Viewers watch as the narrator breaks a tap light apart into its component parts. The video explains the purpose of each part and how the tap light works.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils research common materials (polypropylene, polystyrene, ABS plastic, etc.) in the tap light
- If the class has electrical engineering experience, have them create a basic circuit diagram for the tap light
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to understand basic concepts of light, such as diffusion and scattering
- The third in a series of 14 videos
Pros
- Includes a link to a resistor-color code app
- Briefly describes the purpose of a tap light for those unfamiliar with it
Cons
- None