Lesson Plan
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Electric and Magnetic Fields

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study the concept of magnetic and electric field.  For this magnetic lesson students participate in a lab using magnets.
Unit Plan
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Basic Electric Circuits

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students calculate the resistance across a bank of resistors in a series, parallel and combined circuit. Using new vocabulary words, they define and describe them in a scientific manner. After stating Ohm's Law, they solve electrical...
Worksheet
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Brain Pop - Static Electricity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this static electricity worksheet, students complete 6 fill in the blank questions about atom structure, electricity principles and conductors.
Lesson Plan
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Exploring Electricity: Light Sculptures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils study electricity by making their own light sculptures. In this light sculptures activity, students review electrical loops and circuitry components. Pupils then plan, create, and refine light sculptures.
Lesson Plan
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Using "Student Power" to Generate Electricity to Run a Portable Compact Disc Player

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students conclude that magnets and magnetic fields can produce electricity. Students also understand how a small motor works and how gears work. Students describe how energy can transform along a pathway.
Lesson Plan
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8th GRade SCience End of the Year Flip Video Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore video taping.  For this science review lesson, students create a video of an assigned science unit as a peer study tool.
Lesson Plan
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Electricity and Magnets

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find examples of magnets in or around their homes and make a list. They discover that some motors use magnets and make a simple motor using magnets, a battery and copper wire. They add to their magnet list.
Lesson Plan
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Wind Provides Electricity for Homes, Schools

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students complete a KWL chart, then read a news article about the comeback of windmills. For this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a KWL chart and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applied Science -Physics (2B) Pre Lab

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at different types of energy. In this energy instructional activity, 2nd graders define energy and the difference between kinetic and potential energy. They see examples with falling books and a slinky.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrating Space Science-Ion Propulsion in Deep Space I

For Students 7th - 10th
In this ion propulsion worksheet, students read about Deep Space I that uses ion propulsion to power the spacecraft. They learn about ion propulsion and answer three questions about it.
Lesson Plan
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Science and Technology Timeline

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students develop a time line of discoveries that have occurred in their lifetime. In this time line lesson plan, students research scientifically or technologically related events of interest to them, write a brief description on a 4x6"...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science Hits Activity

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students listen to a song that teaches the elements of the periodic table and write their own song to be used as an aid in remembering scientific information.
Lesson Plan
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Science:Effects of Weathering

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders take an outdoor observation walk around the campus and take soil samples. Working in groups , they conduct experiments with rocks and soil that demonstrate the effects of different types of erosion.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations in Space Science

For Students 9th - 12th
In this system of equations activity, students solve 2 problems by creating a system of equations for each problem in order to determine the average intensity of flares from the sun and the average power from a satellite transponder.
Lesson Plan
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Applied Science - Technology (5A) Lab

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore electromagnetic waves and light. In this light lesson, 5th graders draw the parts of a wave of the electromagnetic spectrum. They compare a flashlight to a laser to see how the light looks when shined through...
Lesson Plan
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Science: Einstein's Big Idea

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners explore the various aspects of Einstein's energy equation and discover how energy is transferred from one form to another. In teams, they rotate through seven stations to experience such aspects of energy change through...
Worksheet
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Can You See the Light?

For Students 3rd - 4th
Third and fourth graders use this worksheet to help them draw their own version of a fully functioning circuit. They see the battery, the light bulb, and two wires with clips. They must draw the complete circuit, using these elements, on...
Lesson Plan
LABScI

Circuits Lab: Lightbulbs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Electrons flow from negative to positive, but the general consensus is that current flows from positive to negative. Scholars explore current through construction of circuits in both series and parallel. The focus is on voltage,...
PPT
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Energy

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Wow! Colorful and simple, these 160 slides introduce the various forms of energy, along with a relevant image. Some of the images are animations, which help beginning physical scientists to visualize the flow of electrons or energy! This...
PPT
Urbana School District

Magnetism

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
The compass was first used in 206 B.C., but we didn't discover magnetic poles until 1263 A.D. Presentation begins with the history of magnetism before continuing on to magnetic fields, magnetic forces, electromagnets, currents,...
Activity
It's About Time

AC and DC Currents

For Teachers 7th - 12th
An informative physics lesson includes two teacher demonstrations, one on AC currents and the other on DC currents, allowing pupils to take notes while watching. The resource includes questions to assign as homework or...
Lesson Plan
Energy for Keeps

Renewable Energy Action Project: What's in Your Energy Portfolio?

For Students 6th - 8th
Uncover the renewable energy potential in your region. The activity outlines an approach to research current practices and trends. Learners conduct surveys to assess the attitudes of the local population and prepare a paper summarizing...
PPT
Bowels Physics

Electrostatics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore behavior of particles that cannot be seen with a detailed PowerPoint presentation that outlines the basics of electrostatics. The presentation addresses the charge of subatomic particles, conductors and insulators,...
Assessment
Science Matters

Post-Assessment Energy

For Teachers 6th Standards
After nine lessons and activities about energy, here is the final assessment. The 20-questions include multiple choice, multiple choice with justification, short answer, answer analysis, and labeling diagrams to challenge learners.

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