Learning Area Science Grade Level 5

W5-6 Quarter 3 Date

I. LESSON TITLE Series and Parallel Circuit

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Determine the effects of changing the number or type of components in a circuit
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) (S5FE - IIIg - 7)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT A simple DC circuit and the relationship between electricity and magnetism in
electromagnets
References: Science Beyond Borders 5 Textbook, pages 144-147
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
A. Introduction 55 minutes In the previous lesson, you have learned that electrical circuit has four
Panimula parts: a source, light bulb, wires, and switch. You also learned that in an
open circuit, electricity does not flow because there is a gap or no
complete path from one end of the circuit to the other end while in a
closed circuit, the path of electricity is complete, allowing electricity to flow
through it. This time, you will learn about the effects of changing the number
of components in a circuit.
Have you observed that in a series of Christmas lights, once one bulb is
busted, the entire series of lights will not light up? Compare it with lights at
home. Does it follow the same situation for instance, when a bulb in a room
is busted, will the bulbs in other parts of the house do not light up?
Christmas lights and light bulbs in your house have different kinds of
circuits. One is a series circuit and the other one is a parallel circuit.

Look at the illustrations carefully.

Photo was taken from Google image

Bulbs that are connected one after the other in one chain is an
example of series circuit. In a series circuit, electric current flows through a
single path, so when one bulb is loosened or busted, all the other bulbs in
this circuit will not light anymore. The loosened or busted bulb breaks or
opens the pathway, so electricity cannot flow through.
Photo was taken from Google image

A parallel circuit on the other hand, has light bulbs with different loops.
Thus, each bulb is a part of a different circuit. When one bulb is loosened,
taken or burned out, the other bulbs still light up. This is because each bulb
has its own pathway. A break in one pathway does not make all the lights
go out because electricity can still flow through the other pathways.
What kind of circuit do you have at home? If you turn off one bulb,
what would happen if you used a series circuit in your home? All the other
bulbs will be turned off because, in a series circuit, there is only one path of
electricity. Thus, the most appropriate circuits for homes is the parallel circuit.
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
In such a circuit, each light and electrical device has its own path of
electricity that, even if you turn off one of them, the others will still function.
B. Development 50 minutes The activity that you are going to perform will clearly differentiate series
Pagpapaunlad and parallel circuits.
Learning Task 1. Prepare the materials listed below. If not available, you may
use other materials at home to perform the activity. You may ask the help of
your parents/guardians or any adult members of the family if needed.

Title: Build a Circuit

Materials:
1/8 illustration board two batteries
electric tape
aluminum foil or pieces of electric wires

Procedures:
(Note: Handle the materials with care especially the bulb)

Setup A
1. Design a series circuit similar to the illustration on the previous page.
Lay the circuit out on the illustration board.
2. Try removing one of the bulbs. Did the other bulb still light up?

Setup B
1. Design a series circuit similar to the illustration on the previous page.
Lay the circuit out on the illustration board.
2. Try removing one of the bulbs. Did the other bulb still light up?

Questions:
1. What may happen if you add another bulb to both of your setups?
Why?
2. What may happen if the filament of one of the bulbs in your first
setup melts? Why?
3. What may happen if the filament of one of the bulbs in your second
setup melts? Why?

Learning Task 2. Answer the following questions.

1. Give instances when a parallel circuit is used and when a series circuit
is used.
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2. Give the advantages and disadvantages in using parallel/series circuit.
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C. Engagement 50 minutes
Learning Task 3. Draw a heart eyes emoji inside the box above each
Pakikipagpalihan
picture if it is an example of series circuit and wow emoji if it is an
example of parallel circuit.
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Learning Task 4. Draw an example of series and parallel circuit. Consider the
rubric below in doing the task.

Points Description
5 The drawing represents a clear understanding of the concept.
4 The drawing represents a somewhat clear understanding of
the concept.
3 The drawing represents a quite clear understanding of the
concept.
2 The drawing does not represent the concepts learned.
1 The drawing lacks detail.

SERIES CIRCUIT PARALLEL CIRCUIT

Learning Task 5. Write a brief essay with at least 5 sentences on why it is

important to carefully follow some safety precautions when using electricity.
Consider the rubric below in doing the task.

Points Description
5 The main idea stands out and is supported by detailed
information.
4 The main idea is clear but the supporting information is
general.
3 The main idea is somewhat clear but limited supporting
details.
2 The main idea is not clear and limited supporting details.
1 The main idea is not clear and has no supporting details.
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Timeframe
D. Assimilation 15 minutes SERIES CIRCUIT PARALLEL CIRCUIT
Paglalapat

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pathway. make all lights
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V. ASSESSMENT 30 minutes Learning Task 6. Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of your answer.
(Learning Activity Sheets for 1. Mary Ann noticed that a set of ten bulbs in her Christmas tree lights did
Enrichment, Remediation or
Assessment to be given on Weeks
not light up when it was turned on. What could be a probable cause of
3 and 6) this?
a. Small wires are used. c. Small bulbs are used.
b. There are bulbs in the strand. d. There is one defective bulb in the set
2. What will happen to the other bulbs in a series connection when one bulb
is removed? The other bulbs will ________________________.
a. light b. not light c. have dim light d. have bright light
3. What will happen to the other bulbs in a parallel connection when one
bulb is removed?
a. few bulbs will light. c. A few bulbs will no longer light.
b. The other bulbs will still light. d. The other bulbs will no longer light.
4. Which of the following measures can prevent fire caused by electricity?
a. Have a regular inspection of electrical cords
b. Avoid walking under low dangling wires.
c. Touch a switch with dry hands.
d. Do not leave sockets empty.
5. In a series connection, why do remaining bulbs not light up when one
bulb is taken out of its holder?
a. The other bulbs will not light.
b. The other bulbs were burnt out.
c. The path of electric current was renewed.
d. The path of electric current became incomplete.
VI. REFLECTION 20 minutes Choose one symbol which best describes your experience while doing the
learning tasks. Then, draw it inside the box found below.

I was able to do/perform the tasks without any difficulty. The tasks
helped me in understanding the lesson.
I was able to do/perform the tasks. It was quite challenging, but it still
helped me understand the lesson.
I was able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need
additional enrichment activities.

My learning experience while doing the task.

Reflect on what you learned on this lesson about the series and parallel circuit
by completing the statements below.
The part of the lesson I believe I learned most about is ______________________
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The task which I found most challenging ___________________________________
because_________________________________________________________________
I realized that I can use what I have learned from this lesson when__________
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Prepared by: ALLAN A. TALAIN Checked by: Carmela Ezcel A. Orogo, EPS
Teacher I Jee-Ann O. Borines, EPS
Tuhian Elementary School (SDO-Quezon Province) Abner L. Pureza, EPS