DISCUSS (1 of 2):
Imagine power is out for a day. How would that affect your life? (For example: What things stop working? What things do you lose the ability to do?)
DISCUSS (2 of 2):
Now imagine power is out for a week (or even a year). What are some ways this might affect your life?
DISCUSS:
Besides making things move, what else can electrical energy do? (Think about examples from the story.)
Hint...
Here’s what we came up with: A) It can be used to make things like traffic lights and lamps light up. B) It can be used to heat things like toasters and heaters. C) It can be used to cool things like air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers.
Grade 4
Electricity, Light, & Heat
Electrical Energy
4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-4, 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3
| Flashlight Maker worksheet | 30 copies |
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Scissors
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30 pairs |
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Aluminum Foil
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10 feet |
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File Folder Labels (Stickers)
Masking tape will also work. We prefer stickers for ease of distribution in a classroom.
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Details
120 labels
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Index Cards (3x5)
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30 cards |
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Batteries (3V 2032 button)
Each student needs one battery. We suggest purchasing a few more in case some don't work.
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Details
30 batteries
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LEDs
Each student needs at least one LED, but it's ideal to have more for additional experimentation. We recommend getting an assortment of colored LEDs.
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Details
90 LEDs
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Teacher Note: If you purchase the batteries in advance, please read this document for how to safely store them.
We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students can work on their own.
For each student, tear off a strip of aluminum foil that’s about 4 inches wide and as long as the roll (usually about 12 inches).
Grade 4
Electricity, Light, & Heat
Electrical Energy
4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-4, 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Why is the sky blue?
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4:41
Why do we call them doughnuts?
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5:16
Could a turtle live outside its shell?