The teaching strategies emphasized in the module are discussed and several of the hands-on activities are reviewed along with an overview of the module content. Further Students explore electrical energy, including static and current electricity. Investigations include simple circuits, conductors and insulators, liquid conductors, resistance, electromagnetism, and the transfer of electrical energy to light and heat energy. The teaching strategies of this module emphasize concept development and discovery with an introduction to the Data-Theory Loop model of scientific inquiry. Scientific thinking processes emphasize observing, comparing and communicating.
Students organize data they generate inthe hands-on activities in charts and tables.
Following each student program, the Distance Learning Instructor will present a 15 minute segment designed to expand and enhance the concepts explored during the telecast. These segments will include a variety of opportunities for students to expand their understanding of the concepts presented in the telecast by making connections to other content areas, technology resources, on-line resources, additional activities, projects and assessment suggestions.