In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will

• provide examples of materials that are good electrical conductors and insulators (5.4 a)

• differentiate between open and closed electric circuits (5.4 b)

• create a model of a simple circuit and explain how it works (5.4 b)

• create a functioning simple circuit and explain how the circuit works, using appropriate scientific terms (5.4 b)

• provide examples of static electricity (5.4 c)

• identify ways to generate static electricity (5.4 c)

• illustrate simple energy transformations (electrical to thermal, electrical to radiant, and electrical to mechanical) (5.4 d)

• construct a simple electromagnet using a dry cell, wire, nail, or other object containing iron (5.4 e)

• plan and conduct an investigation to determine the strength of an electromagnet (5.4 e)

• define a problem and design a solution that uses an electromagnet; demonstrate and explain how the electromagnet works (5.4 e).

To practice this skill, we wanted to provide scholars with several websites that include different games that focus on this particular skill. Most websites should not require sign-ups. If a sign-up is requires, you can choose to sign your scholar up or move on to the next available site. To access the practice games please click the buttons located below - this will take you to the designated site.