Series Parallel Circuits

This series parallel circuits lesson, from the Contextualize to Learn project at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, is part of a series of seven applied electronics math lessons. This lesson applies linear equations to predict the behavior of electronic components when voltage is applied. Base knowledge of circuit modeling for DC serial and parallel resistive circuits is needed along with familiarity with Ohm's law and the Power rule. Applications include analyzing a solar installation, and designing a circuit to light up an LED.

Two .pdfs are included, a 9-page student lesson and a 12-page instructor guide with notes and answers. The expected total time for the lesson is five hours. This lesson plan includes prerequisite assumptions, course competencies, specific objectives, modeling notes, problem situations, and more.