Lesson Plan

Electricity

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Conduct four electrifying electricity experiments that challenge young scientists to explore positive and negative charges and magnetic fields without the shock.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Set up four workstations each with a different lab activity
  • Recommend 3 to 4 curious minds per group;
  • Young scientists can rotate to each activity after they have recorded observations in their journals 
Classroom Considerations
  • Preparation for each activity is necessary 
  • Review the lists of materials needed, many can be donated
  • Classroom safety rules need to be in place for science experiements
Pros
  • Rotating station idea gives each learner an opportunity to experiment
  • Resource includes PowerPointt, scripted instructions, and photos
Cons
  • None