Work with your class to connect series and parallel circuits to hybrid cars. The lesson introduces basic circuit diagrams before having scholars apply the understanding of the difference between parallel and series circuits to hybrid cars. 

Concepts

circuits, electric circuits, parallel circuits, series circuits, energy conservation, potential energy, vehicle design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Divide the class into four groups and have each group research a different type of hybrid engine

Classroom Considerations

• Class members should know the difference between parallel and series circuits
• The class should have a good understanding of the idea of conservation of energy as well as of kinetic and potential energy
• The seventh installment in an eight-part series

Pros

• The lesson provides a vocabulary list that is pertinent to the material
• The resource has diagrams to help pupils remember the difference between parallel and series circuits

Cons

• The YouTube video is not available