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The importance of electricity and how it changed the way we live cannot be overlooked. Have students explore the impacts on society and the implications.
If learning about electricity or circuits, creating paper circuits is a hands-on way for students to explore the topic. Connect it to primary sources by having students choose a primary source to illuminate, or light up. The initial activity was created at the holiday season and provided an opportunity to light up the first National Christmas tree. Students would not only learn about the tradition of the National Christmas tree but also get the chance to flip the switch with a paper circuit in the background. This same idea could be used to light up primary sources that highlight the importance of the electric lamp. The ideas are endless!
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