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This experiment ties in to the Grade 5 General Learner Expectations in Science Inquiry. Students will:
5-1 Design and carry out an investigation, using procedures that provide a fair test of the question being investigated.
5-2 Recognize the importance of accuracy in observation and measurement; and, with guidance, apply suitable methods to record, compile, interpret and evaluate observations and measurements.
This experiment meets most of the Specific Learner Expectations under Science Inquiry, namely:
5-5 Demonstrate safe methods for the study of magnetism and electricity, identify methods for measurement and control, and apply techniques for evaluating magnetic and electrical properties of materials.
Specific Learner Expectations. Students will:
4. Demonstrate that a continuous loop of conducting material is needed for an uninterrupted flow of current in a circuit.
5. Distinguish electrical conductors that allow electricity to flow through them--from insulators--materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them.
General Learner Expectation. Students will:
5-6 construct simple circuits, and apply an understanding of circuits to the construction and control of motorized devices.
Specific Learner Expectation. Students will:
1. Identify example applications of electrical devices in the school and home environment, and classify the kinds of uses. Categories of electrical use may include such things as: heating, lighting, communicating, moving, computing.
2. Design and construct circuits that operate lights and other electrical devices.
9. Given a design task and appropriate materials, invent and construct an electrical device that meets the task requirements.
This experiment ties in to the Grade 5 General Learner Expectations in Science Inquiry. Students will:
5-1 Design and carry out an investigation, using procedures that provide a fair test of the question being investigated.
5-2 Recognize the importance of accuracy in observation and measurement; and, with guidance, apply suitable methods to record, compile, interpret and evaluate observations and measurements.
This experiment meets most of the Specific Learner Expectations under Science Inquiry, namely:
- identify one or more ways of finding answers to given questions
- plan, with guidance, and carry out procedures that comprise a fair test
- identify variables that need to be held constant to ensure a fair test
- select appropriate materials and identify how they will be used
- work individually or cooperatively in planning and carrying out procedures
5-5 Demonstrate safe methods for the study of magnetism and electricity, identify methods for measurement and control, and apply techniques for evaluating magnetic and electrical properties of materials.
Specific Learner Expectations. Students will:
4. Demonstrate that a continuous loop of conducting material is needed for an uninterrupted flow of current in a circuit.
5. Distinguish electrical conductors that allow electricity to flow through them--from insulators--materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them.
General Learner Expectation. Students will:
5-6 construct simple circuits, and apply an understanding of circuits to the construction and control of motorized devices.
Specific Learner Expectation. Students will:
1. Identify example applications of electrical devices in the school and home environment, and classify the kinds of uses. Categories of electrical use may include such things as: heating, lighting, communicating, moving, computing.
2. Design and construct circuits that operate lights and other electrical devices.
9. Given a design task and appropriate materials, invent and construct an electrical device that meets the task requirements.