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Grade Level: Elementary, 6 - 8

Description:

Activities and lessons in this trunk engage students to learn and understand concepts of energy relating to magnets and electricity. Students will learn to formulate ideas and apply inquiry and problem-solving skills to justify ideas to make informed decisions. An emphasis is placed on communication and development of strategies and solutions.
Designer: Melanie Greaves (Fort Fairfield Junior High School)
History: Designed originally in 1998 using grant money from Maine Math and Science Alliance, copied for the Library in 2000 using an Eisenhower grant.
 

Educational Content

The Electricity and Magnetism trunk was designed using the following guidelines established by the Maine State Learning Results

Science and Technology 5-8

 

H. ENERGY

  H2. Demonstrate that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only change from one form to another.
H4. Describe the characteristics of static and current electricity
 

J. INQUIRY and PROBLEM SOLVING

  J1. Make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of measure.
J2. Design and conduct scientific investigations that included controlled experiments and systematic observations: make observations, collect and analyze data, and do experiments.
J3. Verify and evaluate scientific investigations and use the results in a purposeful way.
 

L. COMMUNICATION

  L2. Defend problem-solving strategies and solutions.
L3. Evaluate individual and group communication for clarity, and work to improve communication.
 

M. IMPLICATIONS of SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY

  M1. Research and evaluate social and environmental impacts of scientific and technological developments.
M2. Describe the historical and cultural conditions at the time of an invention or discovery, and analyze the societal impacts of that invention.
M7. Explain the connections between industry, natural resources, populations, and economic development.

Contents

Notebook: MSLR support, lesson plans, assessment, etc.
Videos: None
Books & Publications: Magnets Discovery book
Posters: 1 electricity poster
Objects:
20 alligator clips 5 fuses 1 ring magnet set
12 steel wool pads 3 spools of magnetic wire 4 bar magnets
4 flashlights 4 containers of iron filings 2 compasses
12 batteries 1 hobby battery 12 bulb holders
30 bulbs pliers nails
screws balloons needles
 
 
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