State the required characteristics of a simple electric circuit (e.g., a source of electrical energy, a closed path to conduct electrical energy, and a load to convert the electrical energy into another form of energy).

Compare a variety of electrical pathways by constructing simple circuits.

Contrast a closed circuit, open circuit, and short circuit.

Propose questions to investigate, and practical problems to solve, related to simple series and parallel circuits (e.g., "What happens when a light bulb is removed from a series or parallel circuit?", "How can I create a simple circuit using only a battery, light bulb, and one wire?", "How are light circuits in a house wired?").

Construct and test various combinations of simple electric circuits to determine similarities and differences between series and parallel circuits.

Draw electrical circuit diagrams to represent simple series and parallel circuits using appropriate symbols (e.g., battery, conductor, light bulb, motor, and switch).

Construct simple circuits to demonstrate how electrical energy can be controlled to produce light, heat, sound, motion, and magnetic effects.

Design, construct, and troubleshoot an electrical circuit that meets one or more student-specified criteria.