1.
Review
steps of the scientific process
2.
Learn
historical background of famous scientists in the field of electricity and
magnetism
3.
Review
types of circuits
4.
Learn
relationships among electricity, magnetism and motors
1.
5d)
Demonstrate understanding of how electrical and magnetic systems interact with
matter and ernergy
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demonstrate
complete circuit
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describe
and practice safety precautions
2.
5c)
Demonstrate relationships among different forms of energy
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design
a device to demonstrate energy transfer
1.
Steps
in scientific process (problem, hypothesis, experiment, data, conclusion)
2.
How
electricity works – electrons flow through materials
3.
Characteristics
of static electricity (in nature) and current electricity (man made)
4.
Types
of circuits – series v. parallel
5.
Safety
when using electricity (fuses, semiconductor diodes)
6.
Background
information about famous scientists:
Ben Franklin, Galvani, Volta, Oersted, Ampere, Faraday, Edison
7.
The
inner workings of a motor – magnetism and energy = electromagnetism
1.
Use
teamwork to solve problems
2.
Use scientific process to conduct experiments
3.
Analyze clues to solve problems
4.
Read for information
5.
Share and discuss information in positive ways
Unit Overview
Monday |
Tuesday (6Y only) |
Wednesday |
Thursday (6D only) |
Friday |
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Intro
Fudge Factory (Phase 1) Set up
Journals Review
steps in scientific process Read Eureka Moment #1 – Ben Franklin (static
electricity) Take notes in journal (model at OH) Do
Electric Spider activity to demonstrate attracting and repelling electrons Vocab - electron, attract, repel, static electricity |
Read
Eureka Moment #2 Galvani and Volta – record one or two achievements in
journal. Complete Activity 2 – create
voltaic pile and compare to battery Vocab - volt, electromagnetism, current electricity |
Read
Eureka Moment #3 Oersted
and Ampere Record
achievements Complete
Activity #3 electromagnetism activity Vocab - electromagnet,
galvanometer |
Read
Eureka Moment #2 Galvani and Volta – record one or two achievements in
journal. Complete Activity 2 – create
voltaic pile and compare to battery
Vocab - volt, electromagnetism, galvanometer |
Read
Eureka Moment #5 – Thomas Edison Take
notes in journal and record all vocabulary from week in glossary,
fuse, , controlled exp., variable, patent |
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Read
Eureka Moment #4 Michael Faraday Take notes.
Complete Activity 4 – create a dynamo Vocab – dynamo, force
field Hand
in journals to grade Eureka notes |
Fudge
Factory Phase 2 Intro
TEAM activities (cooperative group work) Complete
female inventor TEAM activity #1 Debrief
collaboration |
Fudge
Factory Room #1 Review
complete circuits Meet
Ms. Faraday in Office Suite – record
clues on FF map Complete
Eplor #1 – faulty circuit Vocab – circuit, Hmwk: finish Detective
Record Form |
Fudge
Factory Phase 2 Intro
TEAM activities (cooperative group work) Complete
female inventor TEAM activity #1 Debrief
collaboration |
Fudge
Factory Room #2 Complete
TEAM activity #2 to discover the symbols used in real life to show a circuit
diagram. Review
at OH – keep these sheets to use for reference in next activities |
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Fudge
Factory Room #2 Meet
Ms. Faraday in Cooking Room Record
clues on FF map Complete
Expl #2 – conductors v. insulators Vocab – conductor,
insulator |
Background
reading on parallel circuits Thomas
Edison from Kids Discover Read
pages together and complete questions individually or with a partner |
Fudge
Factory Room #3 TEAM
activity #3 – series circuit v. parallel circuits Add
to glossary |
Background
reading on parallel circuits Thomas
Edison from Kids Discover Read
pages together and complete questions individually or with a partner |
Fudge
Factory Room #3 Meet
Ms. Faraday in the Refrigeration Room Record
clues on FF map Complete
Explor #3 – series v. parallel circuits
Fill out Detective Record Form Vocab – parallel circuit, series circuit |
Monday |
Tuesday (6Y only) |
Wednesday |
Thursday (6D only) |
Friday |
Fudge Factory Room #4Meet
Ms. Faraday in the Packaging Room – record clues on FF map Complete
Explor #4A – build a motor using a magnet and battery (create an
elctromagnet) Complete
Detective record Form |
Explor
#4B – dicover the uses of a semiconductor diode Perform
experiment and hand in Discuss
safety issues of dealing with motors and electricity (*find a reading on
safety…) |
Fudge
Factory Room #5 Meet
Ms. Faraday in the Boiler Room. Record clues on FF map. Complete Explor #5 and add info to map. Complete Detective Record Form Vocab – fuse, circuit breaker |
Explor
#4B – discover the uses of a semiconductor diode Perform
experiment and hand in Discuss
safety issues of dealing with motors and electricity (*find a reading on
safety…) |
Complete
Study Guide for Fudge Factory test Play
Fudge Factory Jeopardy Hmwk: Study for test |
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Fudge
Factory Test FF
Map notes may be used, as well as word box |
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