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list price: $33.00
edition:Paperback
category: Education
published: Jan 2001
ISBN:9781894110853
publisher: Portage & Main Press

Electricity

by Jennifer Lawson

tagged: elementary
Description

The 15 lessons in this module introduce students to static and current electricity and electricity from chemical sources. Students investigate parallel and series circuits, conductors, insulators, and switches ¾ and design and construct their own electrical devices based on their learning. As well, students explore electromagnetism, motors, generators, and renewable and non-renewable sources of electricity. Students also investigate the environmental impact of human consumption and conservation of electrical energy. Also included: • Materials lists; • Activity descriptions; • Questioning techniques; • Activity centre and extension ideas; • Assessment suggestions; and • Activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.

About the Author

Jennifer Lawson

Jennifer is the originator and program editor on all of the Hands-On series. She is completing her PhD in educational leadership at the University of Manitoba, and teaching in the Faculty of Education. She is a former classroom teacher, resource/special education teacher, consultant, and principal. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her husband, Barry, and sons, Devon and Jeremy.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 11
Grade:
4 to 6
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