Practice electric vocabulary using multiple methods. Learners begin by watching a video that explains vocabulary related to electric currents. They match vocabulary cards to practice and then create an electric circuit. Using the vocabulary words, they write a description of the circuit and explain how it works.

Concepts

batteries, electrons, electric currents

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer
• Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time to answer questions and experiment

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a specific set of materials and time for preparation

Pros

• Provides a matching activity to study vocabulary
• The video includes an option for closed captioning to aid in note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7