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Charged Up: The Story of Electricity (Science Works)
Charged Up: The Story of Electricity (Science Works)
Author: Jacqui Bailey
Illustrator: Matthew Lilly
Summary:
This book describes how electrical energy is generated and transferred anywhere we need it in kid friendly terms. Along with great illustrations showing how each step in the energy adventure works, kids learn how the electrical energy they use everyday is created in power stations and how it travels through pylons, power cables, and wires into people's homes.
Focus Questions:
In what ways is electrical energy generated?
How does electrical energy travel?
Where do we use electrical energy in our everyday lives?
Posted by: Lauren Pio
When Charlie McButton Lost Power
When Charlie McButton Lost Power
Author: Suzanne Collins
Illustrator: Mike Lester
Summary:
This story follows the life of Charlie McButton as he is always focused on playing video games. One day a thunderstorm hits and kocks out the electricity and Charlie feels like his life is falling apart. Charlie tries to create a solution to get his video games working again but at the same time he realizes how much electricity is used in his everyday life.
Focus Questions:
What solutions could Charlie think of to fill his want of playing video games.
Were there objects in the house that were not effected by the thunderstorm and why is that?
Posted by: Shannon Kelley
Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity
Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity
Author: Geoff Waring
Illustrator: Geoff Waring
Summary:
A kitten named Oscar finds a tractor in a field and accidentally turns on the windsheild wipers and it sparks his curiosity about electricity. Luckily a Bird comes along and has lots of answers to his questions as the bird has witnessed the process of electricity as humans use it!
Focus Questions:
How is electricity made and stored?
What machines are needed in order for electricity to work?
Why is it important to be careful around batteries, plugs, and light sockets?
Posted by: Shannon Kelley
The Way Things Work Now
The Way Things Work Now
Author: David Macaulay
Illustrator: Neil Ardley
Summary:
This story is all about the process of inventions and how electricity came to be such a big factor in everyones life. It guides readers through fundamental principles of machines and shows the development over time.
Focus Questions:
When did electricity start becoming an important factor in everyday life?
How did electricity inventions improve and develop over time?
Posted by: Shannon Kelley
A Life Electric: The Story of Nikola Tesla
A Life Electric: The Story of Nikola Tesla
Author: Azadeh Westergaard
Illustrator: Júlia Sardà
Summary:
An inventor since childhood, Tesla’s patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. But his greatest invention was the AC induction motor, which used alternating currents ( AC) to distribute electricity and which remains the standard for electric distribution today. Students will read about Telsa's groundbreaking inventions against the backdrop of his private life to see anyone can be an inventor and share their passions.
Focus Questions:
How did Telsa's love of animals inspire him to create inventions?
What did Telsa do when his ideas failed?
How did Telsa use electricity to help others?
Posted by: Lauren Pio
Energy Island: How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World
Author: Allan Drummond
Summary:
The island of Samso, Denmark was like any other community. Everyone got along and did things just as any other town would. One day this community became extraordinary because scientists determined this little island to be the perfect spot for renewable energy. This book goes in to detail how energy from the wind, as well as other forms of nonrenewable energy, can benefit communities
Focus Questions:
Which one of Newton's laws explains how wind turbines work?
What are some fossil fuels? Where can you find them in your daily life?
What are some other forms of renewable energy?
If you could pick a form of renewable energy to run your home, what would you pick and why?
Posted by: Miciyah Carter
Standards:
4-PS3-1
4-PS3-2
4-PS3-3
Shocking! Where Does Electricity Come From?
Author: Bobo's Little Brainiac Books
Summary:
Do you ever wonder where electricity comes from? Or what the world would look like without electricity? This book explains how the shocking discovery of electricity changed the world, the different sources of electricity, and even how some of those forms are better for the environment than others. This book is all about where electricity comes from and how it is generated.
Focus Questions:
What are the different types of electricity?
How are some forms of electricity good and others harmful?
What form of electricity is most harmful? Why?
What form of electricity do you think is the best? Why?
Posted by: Abby Jankowski
Cross Cutting Concepts:
Patterns
Cause and effect
Energy and matter
Where Does Electricity Come From?
Author: Usborne Starting Point Science
Summary:
Inspired by questions from around the world, Where Does Electricity Come From? works to answer just that. This book will help to answer the wonders "what is electricity?" "what makes electricity?" and even "can electricity be made?". This is a great read for a curious class!
Focus Questions:
What is electricity?
Where does electricity come from?
Can electricity be created?
Posted by: Abby Jankowski
NGSS Standards
4-PS3-2 Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
Electrical Energy
Electrical Energy
Author: Bold Kids
Summary:
This book emphasizes how important electrical energy is and how it effects our society. It offers interesting facts and how electricity is produced. It explains what voltage is and how voltages affect electrical currents. It also explains how electrical energy is measured and tells us how much energy is in a lightning bolt!
Focus Questions:
What is electrical energy?
How much energy is in a lightning bolt?
How is electrical energy measured?
Who discovered electricity?
Posted by: Peyton Saunders
NGSS Standards
4-PS3-2 Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip
The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip
Authors: Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
Summary:
Join Ms. Frizzle's class as they explore electricity and even travel through electrical currents! This book gives a basic introduction into the generation and distribution of electricity.
Focus Questions:
What is electricity?
How is electricity generated?
How is electricity distributed?
Posted by: Peyton Saunders
NGSS Standards
4-PS3-2 Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents
How Does my Home Work?
How Does my Home Work?
Author: Chris Butterworth Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
Summary:
This childrens book goes into detail about the inner workings of a home and how our basic appliances and utilities work using science! It tells you why your light switch works, why your sink is able to give you water to drink and even why your stove heats up to warm up your food!
Focus Questions:
How does electricity work?
How does electricity get to the light bulbs in your house?
What in your home requires electricity?
How do we use electricity in our daily lives?
Posted by: Peyton Saunders
NGSS
PS3.A: Definitions of Energy
PS3.A: Definitions of Energy
Energy can be moved from place to place by moving objects or through sound, light, or electric currents.
4-PS3-2 Energy
Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
Switch On, Switch Off
Switch On, Switch Off
Written by Melvin Berger
Illustrated by Carolyn Croll
Description:
This book walks students through how electricity is generated and brought to our homes. The book covers how electricity can be generated, where and how we use electricity, and how a circuit works. This book can get students thinking about different circuits they see every day, and can be a good hook to a lesson about electricity.
Focus Questions:
What speed are atoms moving to create electricity?
What kind of forces can provide energy to larger generators?
What happens when a circuit, or wire for electricity, becomes detached?
Why do you think this happens?
How does a light switch turn a light off?
Posted by Gracie Bostwick
Science Practices:
Asking questions and defining problems
Developing and using models
Analyzing and Interpreting data
The Story of Electricity
Author: George DeLucenay Leon
Desription:
This book goes through the history and trials and errors of electricity. It discusses the forms in which we use electricity today, and what we used it for years ago. It also offers experiments that were used when testing the use of electricity, and experiments that you can try in the classroom with your students. It is more challenging concepts so this books is recommended for grades 4-6.
Focus Questions:
How was electricity discovered?
What was one of the first experiements that was used to discover electricity?
What was the first item made to conduct light?
Posted by: Samantha Coleman
Science practices:
Developing and using models
Planning and carrying out investigations
Constructing explanations and designing solutions
The Science of Electricity & Magnetism
Author: Steve Parker
Description:
This is another addition to Steve Parker's "The Science Of," series. The Science of Electricity and Magnetism introduces students to the principles of electricity and magnetism. This book offers many experiments to be tried in the classroom that explain different concepts and relates them to real-life examples so students can better understand and relate their life to the phenomena. These books are a great way to implement inquiry in the classroom and curiosity within in your students. It offers a history of the discovered uses of electricity, as well as a glossary.
Focus questions:
What is electricity?
How can we use electricity in our day-to-day lives?
How does electricity relate to magnetism?
Posted by: Samantha Coleman
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