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Thomas Intermediate School Electricity Activity Resource Links for Teachers |
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The Electricity Activity for Fourth Grade addresses the following Standards of the Tennessee State Curriculum:
Science Grades 3 - 5:
Tennessee Standard 3.1b - Individual initiative and vision create changes in science. Benchmarks for Grades 3 - 5: Scientific advances and discoveries are often the result of individual creativity and insight.
Tennessee Standard 3.1c - The desire to understand the natural environment and to predict the course of natural events is universal. Benchmarks for Grades 3 - 5: Curiosity and interaction with the environment compel people to question and explain events that influence their lives.
Tennessee Standard 3.1f - Progress in science depends heavily on societal events, and the course of history often depends on scientific and technological developments. Benchmarks for Grades 3 - 5: Scientific advances are driven by societal needs and may directly influence the course of history.
Tennessee Standard 3.6a - Imagination plays an integral role in science. Benchmarks for Grades 3 - 5: Science engages the creative nature of all people. The process of invention is driven by need and individual insight
Check out the following links for resources for the Electricity Activity.
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Experiment--Does Static Electricity Affect Water Flow? |
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The Early Life and Experiments of Benjamin Franklin |
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Good info and experiments. Make a lemon battery, create a wind gauge, and prepare electricity outage plans. |
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http://www.auburn.edu/academic/classes/cte/403/f7ledsinger.html
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Cooperative group lesson on building a simple circuit. |
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Great title! Dancing Bunnies will teach your students about electricity. |
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http://science.coe.uwf.edu/sh/curr/conduct/conduct.htm
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Simple definition of conductors and insulators. Includes lesson plan. |
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http://www.tnrcc.texas.gov/air/monops/lessons/turnitofflesson.html |
Lesson plan--Why does saving energy help stop air pollution? |
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http://www.coolscience.co.uk/cyberlab/circuit/circuitsim.htm |
Cyber lab on using electricity in series and parallel circuits. |
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Virginia Power's site for kids |
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