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Electric Vocabulary Lesson PlanElectric Vocabulary Lesson Plan
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Cornell University
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Experiment
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Year
2012
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Electric Vocabulary

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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.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

batteries, electrons, electric currents

Additional Tags

science

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

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