Series & Parallel Circuits Phenomena-Based Lesson: Same Two Bulbs, Two Wirings, Opposite Winner Presentation | Physics II | Grades 9–12
Series & Parallel Circuits Phenomena-Based Lesson: Same Two Bulbs, Two Wirings, Opposite Winner Presentation | Physics II | Grades 9–12
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This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Physics II (grades 9–12) chapter Series & Parallel Circuits, built around the phenomenon Same Two Bulbs, Two Wirings, Opposite Winner. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.
Complete the set: Series & Parallel Circuits Phenomena-Based Lesson: Same Two Bulbs, Two Wirings, Opposite Winner Teacher Discussion Guide; Series & Parallel Circuits Phenomena-Based Lesson: Same Two Bulbs, Two Wirings, Opposite Winner Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Series & Parallel Circuits Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Same Two Bulbs, Two Wirings, Opposite Winner Presentation.
Sections: Standards Alignment; Learning Goals; The Case (classroom Teaching Case); Dated Observations; Case Data Tables; Sensemaking Questions — With Worked Answers; CER Prompt (verbatim); Misconceptions To Listen For. Sample item: “1. In the November 16, 2026 session, the ammeter read the same value at three different points. What value, and what does that sameness tell you about current in one path?”
What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 12 slides).
Standards: NGSS High School Physical Science (HS-PS) disciplinary core ideas and the science practices of analyzing data and constructing explanations.
Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.
Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Physics II, grades 9–12.
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