Transformation of Energy: Constructing an Electromagnet

In this hands-on lesson, students will work in groups to construct an electromagnet. This lesson focuses energy, forms of energy, and how energy is transformed in a circuit. This lesson also can be used to address variables in an experiment, conductors and insulators, data tables and graphs, and open and closed circuits.

Resource ID#: 17445 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: energy, electrtomagnet, variables, transformation of energy, variables, conductors, insulators

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Assessment, Video/Audio/Animation, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: iCPALMS

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.5.P.10.In.2

Identify ways energy can cause things to move or create changes.

SC.5.P.10.Su.2

Recognize that energy is required to cause motion.

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