How to Make a Light Bulb with Cardboard and Pencil Lead

David, a 10th grader, takes you on a creative and technical journey by sharing how to make a light bulb with cardboard, pencil lead, and batteries. This hands-on activity is part of the IEEE REACH (reach.ieee.org) inquiry unit, or lesson plan, on the history of Electric Lighting.

Electric Lighting Inquiry Unit

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