Loops and circuits
Teaching Guidance
for 14-16
Use two terms interchangeably
You might try using the term loop
interchangeably with circuit
.
Thus:
Teacher: Connect the components into a complete loop.
in addition to
Teacher: Connect the components into a complete circuit.
This helps to emphasise the simple, closed geometry of electric circuits. It also fits nicely with talking about the rope loop model
for the electric circuit.
You might even explicitly move between discussing the mechanical loop
(the rope loop) and the electrical loop
(the circuit on the benchtop).
Teacher Tip: Consider renaming at least part of the entire topic
electrical loops
rather than electric circuits
.
