Grade Level(s): 3rd and 4th
Subjects:
Reading
Science
Computer literacy
Learner Outcomes:
Students
will:
1. Read and discuss chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Ben and Me.
2. Define static electricity.
3. Demonstrate static electricity using an experiment.
4. Examine research materials and Internet sites about electricity and
lightning.
5. Choose an experiment from these sites and demonstrate it in class.
6. Use the Internet to contact an expert on the subject of lightning.
Time Frame:
five 45 minute class periods
Materials:
Ben and
Me by Richard Lawson
Teacher created
activity called "Get Charged!"
Technology:
Internet access
1999 World Book Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Teacher Notes:
Students may
pair up to do their own experiments selected from Internet sites.
Some students may need help in getting their supplies. Since part
of the lesson calls for personal interaction through email, a note home
explaining the procedures might be helpful. The teacher may wish
to do the initial message and monitor student correspondences.
Procedures:
1. Read chapters 7, 8 and 9 of Ben and Me and discuss
them.
2. Discuss and define the term static
electricity.
3. Do "Get Charged" activity in groups of
4
4. Have students go to Franklin...He's
Electric. Have them read about
electricity
and lightning.
5. Have students choose one of the activities provided at Electricity
Activity and
demonstrate it in class. (Students
may also choose an experiment from
science books or other sites.)
6. The photography that is the background for this page was taken by
Michael Fewings, author of Strike
One Lightning Photos.
When contacted
permission he indicated that he welcomes questions about lightning.
On
his web page, students can learn that he is a storm chaser. The teacher
should decide how to contact Mr. Fewings and if he would be willing to
participate in sharing his experiences.
Modifications:
Teachers should determine specific needs of students as indicated on
Individual Educational Plan.
Enrichment:
Provide students
with Lemon Battery Activity here
and let them do this on their own and show in class. Use digital
camera and take pictures of various experiments.
Another enrichment
activity would be to fly kites.
Evaluation/Assessment:
Evaluation
will be an on-going process throughout this lesson. Students will
be expected to participate in reading, discussing, learning vocabulary,
participating in group experiment activities, demonstrating selected experiment,
and sharing any email from bonified experts around the world.
References:
The
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Franklin
and His Electric Kite
Theater
of Electricity
West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
English and
Language Arts
Reading Comprehension 3.15, 3.16, 3.28
Listening/Speaking 3.2
Computer Technology 3.90
Science
Science History 3.74
Science Themes 4.49
Science Technology 3.80
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Created by:
Deborah
Lamp
Jane
Richards
Debbie
Thomas
Blennerhassett
Elementary School, Parkersburg, WV