An experiment to investigate if electricity moves better through different gage wires.
Use this science investigation in your classroom when studying electricity.
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Electricity Experiment
Updated: 05 May 2023
An experiment to investigate if electricity moves better through different gage wires.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Grades: 4 - 5
Curriculum
Science 4.2(B)
Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Science 4.2(C)
Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
Science 4.2(D)
Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
Science 4.2(F)
Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
Science 4.6(C)
Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit; and
Science 5.2(C)
Collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring;
Science 5.2(D)
Analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
Science 5.2(F)
Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.2(G)
Construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information.
Science 5.6(B)
Demonstrate that the flow of electricity in closed circuits can produce light, heat, or sound;
Curriculum
Science 4.2(B)
Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Science 4.2(C)
Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
Science 4.2(D)
Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
Science 4.2(F)
Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
Science 4.6(C)
Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit; and
Science 5.2(C)
Collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring;
Science 5.2(D)
Analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
Science 5.2(F)
Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.2(G)
Construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information.
Science 5.6(B)
Demonstrate that the flow of electricity in closed circuits can produce light, heat, or sound;
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