With Get a Charge your students will creatively explore such ideas as static electricity while also experimenting with the basic principles behind such concepts. Through activities found in Get a Charge, students are able to play the role of electrician, engineer, and scientist all in one. By constructing a closed circuit making a light bulb glow and creating a switch, students are given the opportunity to explore electricity first-hand. With the Get a Charge kit, students will increase their ability to think scientifically, strengthen their concept knowledge, and enhance their attitude towards the study of science. 8 Secret Language draw a complete circuit using pictures possible contest on the internet Activities 9 and 10 Electromagnet and Magnetism and Coils making electromagnets Valuable Teacher Links P.J.Purdy s Web Site 2 weeks of lesson plans build a curcuit board Sparky and Buzz Teacher Information Student Links Boston Edison Kids Story of Electricity a vocabulary review for students Especially for Kids rules of safety in and around the house Engaged learning activities Possible online activity 1.
Students can compare the battery life of several new brands of batteries.
Make sure you use an accurate method of timing the batter y life. Students want to make the strongest electromagnet by wrapping a specific length of wire around a nail.