On Level Physical Science Wiring Your Tiny House On Level Physical Science

Standards Addressed S8P2 Students will be familiar with the forms and transformations of energy. S8P2.c Compare and contrast the different forms of energy (heat, light, electricity, mechanical motion, sound) and their characteristics S8P5. Students will recognize characteristics of gravity, electricity, and magnetism as major kinds of forces acting in nature. b. Demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits and how they transfer energy. c. Investigate and explain that electric currents and magnets can exert force on each other.

What is the problem? You have decided to be eco-conscious and build your own “Tiny House”. You have completed the first phase of the construction, you now are ready to “wire” your house. In order to move into your new house, you must pass Cobb County’s electrical inspection by assigned deadline.

How is the solution to be presented? Using your model of your Tiny House, you must successfully complete the following tasks in order to pass your electrical inspection: A minimum of one room inside and a front porch Lights in each room/area must operate on a working switch At least one parallel and one series circuit must be used You must use a single power source You will be required to submit to the inspector a pre-inspection report: Clear diagram (A) of each circuit with all components labeled Diagram (B) of the energy transformations throughout each circuit

What do you already know? What do you need to know?

Learning Process Electrical forces Types of circuits Electricity & Magnetism Energy Transfer