Magnetism and Electricity
It’s going to be “Electrifying”!
We will begin our “Electrifying” unit that focuses on Magnetism and Electricity. We will start by understanding magnets. Students will be able to explain magnetic fields and then move into how magnetism and electricity are related. Students learn about electricity by building and testing circuits. Using batteries, bulbs and wires, students construct simple circuits and test the effects of various modifications. Through such tests, they discover that a circuit requires a closed pathway for electricity and that some materials conduct electricity and others do not. They learn that an electric current can affect a nearby magnet and that this property of electricity is used in making electromagnets and motors. Potential dangers are examined, as students learn about the safe use of electricity.
Once students have a good understanding of these concepts they will have the opportunity to build mechanisms that use electricity. Through work on these tasks, students learn the role of various components and control devices that are part of an electrical system. At the same time, they develop skills of problem solving and
teamwork. There may be some supplies needed from home, when the time comes, I will post on my blog what students can bring to improve their mechanisms.
- Thank you to Mr. Zandberg for sharing his science information.
I can demonstrate and interpret evidence of magnetic fields around magnets and around current-carrying wires, by use of iron filings or by use of one or more compasses.
Magnetic Field Basics
Fun Magnet Facts
Bill Nye - Magnetism Part 1
Bill Nye - Magnetism Part 2
Bill Nye - Magnetism Part 3
Magnets and Magnetism
I can describe and demonstrate activities that show that electricity and magnetism are related.
The Atom
Introduction to the Atom
NeoK-12 Lessons
Atoms - Bill Nye
We will begin our “Electrifying” unit that focuses on Magnetism and Electricity. We will start by understanding magnets. Students will be able to explain magnetic fields and then move into how magnetism and electricity are related. Students learn about electricity by building and testing circuits. Using batteries, bulbs and wires, students construct simple circuits and test the effects of various modifications. Through such tests, they discover that a circuit requires a closed pathway for electricity and that some materials conduct electricity and others do not. They learn that an electric current can affect a nearby magnet and that this property of electricity is used in making electromagnets and motors. Potential dangers are examined, as students learn about the safe use of electricity.
Once students have a good understanding of these concepts they will have the opportunity to build mechanisms that use electricity. Through work on these tasks, students learn the role of various components and control devices that are part of an electrical system. At the same time, they develop skills of problem solving and
teamwork. There may be some supplies needed from home, when the time comes, I will post on my blog what students can bring to improve their mechanisms.
- Thank you to Mr. Zandberg for sharing his science information.
I can demonstrate and interpret evidence of magnetic fields around magnets and around current-carrying wires, by use of iron filings or by use of one or more compasses.
Magnetic Field Basics
Fun Magnet Facts
Bill Nye - Magnetism Part 1
Bill Nye - Magnetism Part 2
Bill Nye - Magnetism Part 3
Magnets and Magnetism
I can describe and demonstrate activities that show that electricity and magnetism are related.
The Atom
Introduction to the Atom
NeoK-12 Lessons
Atoms - Bill Nye
Recognize and appreciate the potential dangers
involved in using sources of electrical currents.
Look around the house for electrical
hazards: Switched on Kids
- Learn to stay Safe Not Sorry with
e-Smart Kids
- Top 10 Rules for Electrical Safety
- List of Electrical Safety Tips for Children
- Kids Safety
Static Electricity Collaboration Google Doc
- I can demonstrate that a continuous loop of conducting material is needed for an uninterrupted flow of current in a circuit.
- First Electricity Experiment - Google Form
After viewing "Parts of a Circuit" on Learn Alberta. Fill in the following Google Quiz.
e-Smart Kids
Static Electricity Collaboration Google Doc
Electricity Handout
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