The Circuit

The Circuit features fascinating exhibits that help you discover electricity and some of the ways we use this vital power.

Exhibit list

1. The Giant electroscope - See how electric charges push away similar electric charges
2. Glow Discharge tube - See how static electricity affects low pressure gas
3. Hand Crank Generator - Use a generator to light two different types of bulbs
4. DC Electricity Bench - Investigate the concepts of current, voltage, resistance and circuits
5. Visual Voltage - See a traveling electric spark – the results of over 15,000 volts of electricity
6. Human Battery - Use your body to create electricity

Teachers - Complements the grade 5 Electricity & magnetism unit.