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Light Bulb Challenge ActivityLight Bulb Challenge Activity
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3rd - 8th
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Light Bulb Challenge

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Efficiency equals money where homes are concerned. A comparative lesson asks learners to measure heat output of incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs. They follow their investigation with calculating the cost of using the two types of bulbs.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

watts, light bulbs, light energy, heat, heat energy

Instructional Ideas

  • Expand the experiment to include different types and sizes of light bulbs

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects the use of simple formulas and calculations
  • Consider doing the experiment before students to understand any challenges they may face

Pros

  • Emphasizes scientific concepts throughout the lesson guide
  • Includes tips to help prepare for the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

5.NBT.B.5 5.MD.A.1 6.RP.A.3.a 6.RP.A.3.b 6.RP.A.3.c 6.RP.A.3.d 6.NS.B.2 7.EE.B.3

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