Electricity

ELECTRICITY

Through a series of hands-on investigations, students will experience the effects of magnetism and learn about static and current electricity. Students will design, build, and use: series and parallel circuits and an electromagnet. The grade 5 electricity unit is presented to students through a series of investigations, experiments, active learning experiences, questions, and a final project.

Resources:

Study Jams: Electricity

Study Jams: Current Electricity & Electric Circuits

Study Jams: Atoms - Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

Static Electricity

Protons and Electrons

Electricity Interactive Fun for Kids

Interactive Electricity Resources

Electricity & Electronics Project Ideas

How to Make an Electric Quiz Board

DIY Electrical Quiz Board

Simple Electric Circuit

How to Make a Flashlight

How to Make a Flashlight (with helpful pictures)

Websites

Blobz Guide to Electrical Circuits

Interactive Review of Electrical Circuits

Static Electricity Information 1 (reading)

Conductors and Insulators

VIDEOS

Great Video on the Basics of Electrical Circuits