Curated OER
Teeth and Eating
Students explore animal diets and teeth. In this animal science lesson plan, students view photos of animals and their teeth. Students identify the type of diet the animal has based on the teeth. Students are introduced to the terms...
Curated OER
Electric Current
For this electric current worksheet, learners review vocabulary words associated with electricity. Students understand how electricity is used in their lives every day. This worksheet has 12 fill in the blank questions.
Curated OER
Electricity Safety Video
Students discuss Picture 1 - Electrical Applicances. They discuss their prior knowledge of electricity and then listen to a video. They then answer the questions on the worksheet called, "Lesson 1 Electricity Safety Video" and share...
Curated OER
Making an Electromagnet
Students explore electromagnetic forces. In this electromagnetic lesson, students construct a working electromagnet and conduct a series of experiments to see what increases the strength of an electromagnet.
Curated OER
Electronic Technology
In this electronic worksheet, students complete 4 short answer, 6 fill in the blank, and 4 term identifications about electronics.
Other
The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits
An exciting interactive site of games, activities, information, and quizzes about electric circuits. You'll learn what makes circuits work, all about conductors and insulators, switches, changing circuits, and circuit diagrams. Learning...
BBC
Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Physical Processes: Electrical Conductors
Find out which material will save Steve from getting shocked by the electric eels. Following the activity, read more about electrical conductors, and then take a quick quiz to check for understanding.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Electric Circuits
In this unit students discover the meaning and some applications of electric potential, commonly known as voltage, and how it powers some simple circuits.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Which Materials Are the Best Conductors?
There are two main types of materials when it comes to electricity, conductors, and insulators. What are they made of? Find out by testing different materials in a circuit to see which ones conduct the most electricity.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lighting the Way: Electrical Circuits and Lamp Wiring
Through a series of self-guided activities, students will explore basic electrical circuits and then build a working model of a circuit through the process of wiring a lamp. They will understand the flow of electrons through a circuit,...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 2: Electric Circuits
This unit teaches students the foundations of electrical circuits and introduces them to their simplest components. Covers series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's Rules, Ohm's Law, RC circuits, resistivity, and capacitance.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Thermal Conductors and Insulators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Thermal conductors and insulators and the ways they are used.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Arctic Ocean: What Are Conductors and Insulators?
Visit Vlad and learn about the properties of conductors and insulators, and what materials are used for them.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Conductor or Insulator?
In this investigation the students predict, experiment, and observe whether materials are insulators or conductors.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Lessons in Electric Circuits
Learn anything you ever wanted to know and more about electrical circuits here. Complete with in-depth explanations and detailed diagrams.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Electrifying the World
This lesson introduces students to the fundamental concepts of electricity. This is accomplished by addressing questions such as "How is electricity generated," and "How is it used in every-day life?" The lesson also includes...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Circuit Conductors
[Free Registration/Login Required] This unit builds on children's previous practical experience of making circuits and extends their understanding of circuits, conductors and insulators and the need for a complete circuit in order for a...
Other
Electricity: Simple Circuits
Create your own simple electric circuit. Using simple supplies build your own battery and investigate conductivity. You can also construct a crossword puzzle with electrical vocabulary words.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Which Materials Are the Best Conductors?
A simple science fair project to test whether electricity can flow between two things. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on terms,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Conductivity
Students make a simple conductivity tester using a battery and light bulb. They learn the difference between conductors and insulators of electrical energy as they test a variety of materials for their ability to conduct electricity.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Conductors and Insulators
Discover what materials make good conductors and insulators.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Go With the Flow
Students gain an understanding of the difference between electrical conductors and insulators, and experience recognizing a conductor by its material properties. In a hands-on activity, students build a conductivity tester to determine...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Changing Circuits
[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan flipchart to review circuits. This unit consolidates Children's knowledge of materials which are electrical conductors, extends understanding of ways in which the...
Intel Corporation
Intel Education: Circuits and Switches
By comparing household electricity to household plumbing, this tutorial makes the concepts of electricity easier to understand. Includes video clips and interactive activities; click on "Instructional Strategies" for teacher resources...