Unit Plan

It’s Electric!

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Shocking! Who knew so many great ideas existed for teaching middle schoolers about electricity? Find them all within this energetic framework. You'll light up at the variety of printable and web-based resources within! After building their skills through simulation, partnered pupils try their hands at creating their own electrical circuits.

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Instructional Ideas
  • The Worldometers website, which constantly updates statistics on a variety of things, can be a real eye-opener for young learners; as a part of the renewable energy discussion, provide articles that show different types of renewable energy sources
  • Charge your early finishers with locating additional information, as well as opportunities for student leadership, on the need.org website
Classroom Considerations
  • A subscription is necessary for all Discovery Education videos and Gizmo interactives; check to see if these resources are available to you
  • Plan a few days at the computer lab to facilitate research for the model-building project and other activities
Pros
  • The unit map is thoughtfully prepared and includes all necessary printable materials
  • Renewable energy sources play a big role throughout; this gets the class focused on the future
Cons
  • None