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When man first discovered electricity, he had no idea it would become as useful as is it has today. This curriculum (paper and CD-ROM based) helps students discover the mysteries of electricity and how to use electrical energy to make light, heat, and to power things. Students will learn how to wire an electrical circuit using both the interactive CD and a simple electrical circuit board.. This competency and standards-base curriculum is a great addition to your science curriculum.

Objectives
  • To learn what electricity is.
  • To understand how simple electrical circuits work.
  • To learn how to use electricity safely.
  • To understand how electricity is related to magnets and magnetism.

    • Grade Level: 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade

    Curricular Materials

  • Student/instructor manual
  • Simple electrical circuit board kit
  • Interactive CD-ROM