BPS Elementary Science Exemplars Project

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Grade: Four
Topic: Magnetism and Electricity
Instructional Materials: Magnetism & Electricity (DW)
*Special Instructions: None
MA LS (96 version): Describe ideas about "how", "why", and "what would happen if"?
MA LS (01 version): Grade 3 – 5 Physical Science: Recognize that electricity in circuits requires a complete loop through which an electrical current can pass, and that electricity can produce light, heat, and sound.

PS7: Identify and classify objects and materials that conduct electricity and objects and materials that are insulators of electricity.
BPS LS: A simple circuit consists of a power source, wires and power user such as light, motor, etc.
Technology Connection: Interactive explanation of electricity http://ippex.pppl.gov/ippex/module_4/

*The teacher should encourage students to elaborate, give more than the minimum, and strive for a Level 4.

A student response correctly giving the minimum number of responses or details is a Level 3.

In order to achieve a Level 4, a student must go above and beyond what is asked. For example, the student gives more than the required minimum or makes additional connections.

Name: ______________________________________Date: ________________

You have these objects.

  1. Circle the objects you will need to light a bulb.
  2. Draw the circuit and explain how it works.
  3. On the back of this sheet, draw the circuit again, but this time adding a switch.

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