In the Electricity and Magnetism unit, students will cite evidence supporting the fact that electrical energy can be produced from a variety of energy sources and can itself be transformed into almost any other form of energy. Students will start by investigating and learning to understand the relationship between electricity and magnetism. They will then learn about the many ways that electricity is produced as well as the huge numbers of uses that we have for electricity. Students will also consider some of the issues surrounding the production and use of electricity.
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Questions to Ponder
Electricity Files: Shock
Scavenger Hunt Directions
You will work with a group to construct a scavenger hunt worksheet for the Electricity Filesbooklet. Your worksheet must include the following:
After worksheets are completed, you will switch papers with another group, and fill in their worksheet. Your group will be responsible for grading your worksheet after other students have completed them. Your grade will be based on your ability to follow the directions stated above. You will receive a second grade for the worksheet that you fill out.
In this activity you will learn the basics of creating electricity.
IMPORTANT! - In this activity you will be using a magnet. It is very important that you keep the magnet away from electronic equipment, including this computer!!!!
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What is Energy?
Learn about the different kinds of energy, how it is stored, and how it is transferred. Click here to begin.
Energy Transformations Quiz
Click here to take the Quiz to show your knowledge of Energy Transformations
Magnetic Field Active Art
Complete the Magnetic Field Lines activity and complete the self test.
Labeling the Magnetic Field around a Bar Magnet
Complete the following activity to show what the invisible magnetic field around a magnet would look like if we could see it.
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Question – How far does the magnetic field extend around the magnet? Is there a way to find out? Try it!
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Magnetic Fields Simulation
Click Run Now! to explore the interactions between a compass and bar magnet.
Follow these simple steps to recreate a famous experiment that led to the invention of the electric motor.
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Watch the following video; a dramatic reenactment of the original experiment performed by Michael Faraday.
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Building an Electromagnet
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Conclusion - click here to answer the questions
Complete the following worksheet after the Building the Electromagnet Lab
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Objectives – Students will be able to . . .
Research and identify various energy sources and the energy transforming devices used to produce electrical energy
Directions
Student groups will present their opinions on the final day of the project.
Students will use their research to create a presentation of the facts. They may display their information in one of several ways:
We will chart the results to see what energy source receives the most support from all of the classes.
Evaluation
The final project will be graded using an 20-point rubric. This presentation will be subject to peer review and questioning.
Click here for the Energy Debate Rubric
Internet Resources:
Energy Debate Homework
Click on this link to complete homework about the Energy Debate
Paper format is available here: Alternative Energy.pdf
Bill Nye the Science Guy - Magnetism video quiz
Use this form during the Bill Nye the Science Guy - Magnetism video