Edison's bright idea, or how the electric light bulb works?
Ages 10 to 11
Science - Physical Science
Teacher asks students to: - do a research project on Thomas Edison; - identify the parts of a light bulb; - give a presentation on the various types of bulbs sold in stores; sort them by how they are used and how much power they consume; - make an electric circuit that can be used to turn a light bulb on, and add a switch to the circuit; - draw the circuit diagram for an electric power transmission network, from generating station to light bulb.