Questions / instructions:
In this activity you will be showing how batteries and torches work together.
THINK FIRST — do not use the torch and batteries yet.
These pictures show different ways of putting the batteries in the torch.

1. Put a circle around the picture which shows the best way to make the light work.

Chose correct option

Why did you choose this way?

Explanation: circuit, electricity flow, + to -ve
'It goes this way'
No sensible answer

2. Now use the torch to find out which of the 4 batteries still work and which ones are flat. Write the letters of the batteries below.
Batteries that work: ______________
Batteries that are flat: ______________

All 4 batteries correctly classified

Commentary: The results for question 2 are rather misleading. Some flat batteries regained significant charge, confusing the results. Many students said both batteries were good if they produced any light, which could happen even if one battery was flat. However, many students did not find the correct logic for this part of the task.