Exhibits
Electrical
Energy and Magnetism Exhibits
The following table is a complete unit on electricity and magnetism that integrates information technology into the teaching and learning process. Besides this table, when you click on a specific Lesson #, you will find a wealth of information for each and every lesson. You will find the Objectives for that lesson, all the materials needed to teach the lesson, aligned Michigan Curriculum Framework and the National Educational Technology Standards for Students, the approximate time period needed to teach this lesson, the Exploration, Explanation, Extend/Apply and all the resources you need to teach each lesson!
| Lesson Number | Activity Title/Description |
Technology
Used |
Student Samples |
| Lesson # 1 | Webbing
Out Electricity: Students create a web, using graphical organizer software, that connects common everyday occurrences to the use of electricity as a form of energy. |
*Kidspiration
Software *Digital Camera *Photo Editing Software *LCD Projector |
Kidspiration
#1 Kidspiration #2 Kidspiration #3 Kidspiration #4 Kidspiration #5 Kidspiration #6 Kidspiration #7 |
| Lesson #2 | The
Connection Lesson: Students will create a digital movie to "teach" people as to what they can do to not be left in the dark and how to create a closed circuit. |
*Digital
Video Camera *Digital Video Editing Software *LCD Projector |
Circuit
Movie QuickTime Download |
| Lesson #3 | Highways
and Stop Signs: Students will use what they have learned about conductors and insulators to create a PowerPoint presentation that will be used as a review lesson/study guide that students will be able to utilize to further their understanding. |
*PowerPoint
*Internet *LCD Projector *Digital Camera *Photo Editing Software *Kidspiration Software |
PowerPoint
#1 PowerPoint #2 PowerPoint #3 PowerPoint #4 PowerPoint #5  (Click here for Viewer) |
| Lesson #4 | Searching
for Power: In this lesson, students will investigate alternative forms of energy as they participate on a "scavenger hunt" on the internet. Students will assume specific roles and research different forms of alternative energy. |
*Internet
(WebQuest Site) *Scanner *LCD Projector |
Solar
Power Wind Power Hydroelectric Power Coal Power |
| Lesson #5 | Am I Sticky?: Students will be asked to create an interactive electronic activity using PowerPoint software. The students integrate "smart buttons" which will link between slides. The books can be used as "mini-quizzes" that students can take. |
*PowerPoint
*Internet *LCD Projector |
PowerPoint
#1 PowerPoint #2 PowerPoint #3 PowerPoint #4 PowerPoint #5 PowerPoint #6 (Click here for Viewer) |
 Jovaughn is teaching! |
 Adam is using the electric pencil! |
 Alaa and Balgis working diligently! |
 Ruvaid is turning on the fan! |
