1. 10% Late per part per class late
Home Circuit Project
4/2 & 4/3: Part 1 in class (whole block) 5 point Summative
4/4 & 4/5: Build in class (whole block)
4/8 & 4/9: 45 minutes to finish building
Submit for Building Inspection and Design Evaluation
30 Point Summative Point Summative
10% Late per part per class late

2. Objectives
Design and Implement a shoe box home powered by a single power source
Series Circuit w/ 2 lights
Parallel Circuit w/ 3 lights
1 Exterior light
All circuits must function from their own light switch.
HAVE FUN!

3. Part 1: Building Design
Design your building with any school appropriate theme that meets the following criteria:
Your building must have 2 rooms. A definitive wall must separate them with a doorway or passage connecting them.
Your home must be the size of a shoe box or an equivalent sized cardboard box.
A Series Circuit Room: 2 lights in series with a switch
A Parallel Circuit Room: 3 lights in parallel with a switch
A single outside light with a switch

4. Part 1: Building Design Cont.
TODAY: Submit your teams building plan by the time provided.
All teams must have their design approved by me today. One per group.
You must submit one circuit diagram of your building (all rooms)
All components must be labeled using accurate symbols
It must be neat! (use rulers please)
5 Point Summative

5. Part 2: Building Inspection
Supplies provided for you:
Supplies you need to bring:
Wire
Scotch Tape
6 brads
3 Paper Clips
White & Colored Paper
Wire Cutters
6 Diodes
Shoe Box
Design Materials
3 C or D Batteries
Glue (if desired)
Electrical Tape (if desired)  Recommended
You must have these items NEXT CLASS

6. Part 2 Grading
5 Points – All lights inside function properly without battery being moved or any wiring changed.
5 Points – There is a switch in each room (exterior light should have switch outside)
5 Points – One room has two lights properly wired in series
5 Points – One room has three lights properly wired in parallel
5 Points – Exterior light functions independently of interior lights
5 Points – Wiring matches Building Design from Part 1
30 Total Summative Points

7. Part 3: Design Evaluation
Homes must be decorated and feature appropriate interiors.
Walls/floors need to be covered (cardboard is not a wall or floor color)
Students can use paper or markers
Each room should include realistic items:
Bed in the bedroom, furniture in living room, etc.
You are welcome to use legos, doll house toys, etc. to fill your home.
Grading: 5 Points for Decor – walls/floors decorated
5 Points for Furniture/Structure – appropriate interior furnishings in each room

8. Design Evaluator NOW HIRING! 10 – 12 years of experience
Passion for judging others work
An eye for interior design
B or higher on Unit 7 Test
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