Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Description: During this program, we will discuss, investigate, explore, and demonstrate concepts and principles of electricity. Emphasis will be placed on the nature of like and unlike charges and why current flows through wire (conductor). To name a few, the student can participate in demonstrations: static electricity, parallel and series circuits, and how to make a galvanometer and a rheostat (a dimmer). If you would like to perform some of the demonstrations with us, contact our Program Manager for instructions.

NATURE OF SCIENCE STANDARDS

3-5

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

Note:  Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Note:  Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE STANDARDS

3-5

 Indicator 3: Analyze interactions of energy and matter.

3.P.3.1. (Knowledge) Define energy and differentiate between sources of renewable and non-renewable energy.

4.P.3.1. (Knowledge) Identify materials as being conductors or insulators of electricity.

4.P.3.2. (Application) Construct and define a simple circuit.

4.P.3.3. (Application) Use magnets, electromagnets, magnetic fields, and compasses to explore magnetic energy.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY STANDARDS

3-5

Indicator 1: Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society.

4.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how people continue to invent new ways of doing things, solving problems, and getting work done.

4.S.1.2. (Comprehension) Explain how new ideas and inventions often affect people.  

Indicator 2: Analyze the relationships/interactions among science, technology, environment, and society.

5.S.2.1. (Evaluation) Explain the interrelationship of populations, resources, and environments.

NATURE OF SCIENCE STANDARDS

6-8

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

8.N.1.1. (Comprehension) Differentiate among facts, predictions, theory, and laws/principles in scientific investigations.

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Note:  These skills should be taught and practiced in grade-level study of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science although mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

6.N.2.1 (Application) Pose questions that can be explored through scientific investigations.

7.N.2.1. (Application) Conduct scientific investigations using given procedures.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE STANDARDS

6-8

After careful consideration of current research and input from educators throughout the state, the Committee revised former standards to facilitate effective instruction and student mastery. Grade six standards emphasize an integration of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science.  Grade seven standards emphasize Life Science. Grade eight standards emphasize Earth/Space Science. Nature of Science and Science, Technology, Environment, and Society standards continue to emerge over these grades.

Indicator 3: Analyze interactions of energy and matter.

6.P.3.1. (Comprehension) Identify types of energy transformations.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY STANDARDS

6-8

Indicator 1: Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society.

6.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology have helped society to solve problems.

7.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology are used to solve problems in different professions and businesses.

8.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology have been influenced by social needs, attitudes, and values.

NOTE: Each site must audio mute upon connecting to the session to prevent voice activated moving of the cameras from site to site.

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