Economy Electricity Kit

The Economy Electricity Kit is a classroom-friendly starter pack that introduces students to the fundamental principles of electric circuits using real components. With essential items such as bulb holders, switches, buzzers, and motors included, students can explore how electricity flows and how energy can be converted into light, sound, and motion. Designed for affordability and functionality, this kit is ideal for small group investigations or individual hands-on tasks. It offers a clear, engaging path into circuit building and troubleshooting-crucial skills in early science and STEM education.

Educational Benefits:

• Offers an accessible introduction to circuits, current, and energy transformation
• Reinforces key science concepts through practical experimentation
• Develops problem-solving, analytical, and observational skills
• Supports Australian Curriculum outcomes in physical sciences
• Encourages curiosity about how electrical systems work in everyday life

Classroom Ideas:

• Compare series and parallel circuits using the included lamp holders
• Use the motor to demonstrate how electricity is converted into mechanical energy
• Build a circuit with a buzzer and switch, simulating a simple alarm system
• Assign students to create and draw circuit diagrams to match their physical builds
• Run a classroom challenge where students must build a working circuit with the fewest components

Specifications:

• 3 x D-cell battery holders (batteries not included)
• 10 x alligator clips (connect components and act as circuit wires)
• 5 x knife switches (to open and close circuits)
• 10 x MES lamp holders with bulbs (demonstrate light output)
• 1 x 6V buzzer with connecting leads (for sound-based output)
• 1 x electric motor (to show conversion of electrical to mechanical energy)

Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary science lessons

Students use electrical appliances that rely on electric circuits for their operation in their daily life. By creating their own simple circuits, students learn the principles behind the appliances turning on and off and working. Let students safely explore electrical circuits hands-on to help give them a thorough understanding of electrical science!