Graphite Circuits - Science Museum STEM Activity

We rely on electric circuits every day, in our homes, schools and places of work, in our portable gadgets and kitchens.

In this activity from the Science Museum, a circuit drawn in pencil conducts electricity to light an LED. You’ll need to get hold of an LED and some wires and crocodile clips – all these things are available cheaply online or from high street electronics shops.

Learning Outcomes:

- Investigate the conductive properties of graphite
- Use observation and creative problem solving skills
- Understand how the conductive properties of materials have useful applications in our everyday lives.

Curriculum Links:

KS3 Science: Physics; Electricity

KS3 Science: Working scientifically; experimental skills and investigations