| MAGNETISM
AND ELECTRICITY COURSE MATRIX |
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INTERDISCIPLINARY
EXTENSIONS |
FOSS
SCIENCE STORIES |
TECHNOLOGY/HOME
CONNECTION |
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1. |
THE
FORCE |
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Language
Extension
• Write a creative story about life from a magnet’s
point of view.
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Make a water compass.
• Conduct more force investigations.
• Explore different magnets. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• Magnus Gets Stuck
• Magnificent Magnetic Models
• How Magnets Interact |
www.fossweb.com
Check the FOSS website for interactive simulations, to communicate
with a scientist, for teaching tips, and to talk with other
classes using FOSS.
Home/School Connection: Students inventory electrical fixtures
and appliances in their homes and develop a list of rules
and practices for using electricity safely.
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2. |
MAKING
CONNECTIONS |
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Language
Extensions
• Make posters about safe electricity use.
• Write about life without electricity.
• Read Dear Mr. Henshaw.
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Social Studies Extension
• Research historical sources of energy.
Science Extension
• Examine the inside of a lightbulb. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• Making Static
• A Fictional Interview with Benjamin Franklin
• Two Reference Sources about Edison |
Home/School
Connection: Students inventory electrical fixtures and appliances
in their homes and develop a list of rules and practices for
using electricity safely. |
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3. |
ADVANCED
CONNECTIONS |
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Language
Extension
• Research inventors who have contributed to electricity
use in everyday life.
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Find out how houses are wired.
• Interview an electrician.
• Build a flashlight; make a burglar alarm. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• Illuminating Teamwork: A Story of the Edison Pioneers
• A True Pioneer: Lewis Latimer |
Home/School
Connection: Students are invited to look inside broken electric
and electronic appliances and devices, like radios, tape players,
and remote controls, to see some really advanced circuits. |
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4. |
CURRENT
ATTRACTIONS |
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Language
Extension
• Write short stories describing encounters (real or imaginary)
with electromagnets.
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Make a rheostat.
• Detect magnetism around current wires.
• Compare magnets to electromagnets. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• From Rags to Science: A Story of Michael Faraday
• How Electromagnetism Stopped a War
• Magnets and Electricity in Your Life |
Home/School Connection: Students read a short piece about
electricity and the purpose of fuses and circuit breakers.
They locate the box at home that contains them.
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5. |
CLICK
IT |
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Language
Extension
• Read up on codes; create a code.
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Build a cardboard telegraph.
• Make an electric quiz board.
• Build a model motor. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• Morse Gets Clicking: A Story of Samuel Morse |
Home/School Connection: Students will need some extra time
at home to work on presenting their projects to the class.
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