1. Topic-
What is Electricity, How Does It Work?
 
2. Content-
Electricity: Energy found in nature and makes other things run
It turns on lights, lightning, hair, machine
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. Know what Electricity is
2. Be able to list at least two things that use it.
 
4. Objectives-
1. Rub balloon on head, stick to wall
2. being able to cause static electricity
3. what else can shock you?
 
5. Materials and Aids-
wool, balloons, salt/pepper, cookie tray, comb
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

King/Prince/Princesses volunteers. Prince falls MADLY in love with princess. Asks King for her hand, King says no. Prince asks again, saying he NEEDS her to be his wife, he loves her so so much. King relents saying they may get married only if prince can perform the most difficult task King can think of. Task- salt/pepper mix. Talk about how to do this impossible task, all while blowing up balloon and rubbing it on hair. Run Balloon over mixture, pulling out the pepper.
 

B. Development-

1. Does anyone know what made this work? (static electricity)
2. What are some other things that make objects act funny when you touch them? (slide, balloon, carpet)
3. Use volunteer to make hair stand up, let her stick balloon to the wall
 

C. Practice-

Three Centers:
1. Balloon fun
2. Pick up dust
3. Dad's machine
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

Some kids may stay with me, Dad, or Mrs. Croy at all times
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. Walk around, asking questions
2. Look for kids having fun, doing project correctly
 

G. Closure-

1. Ask for quick questions
2. Thank Mr. Tommy (Mouser?)
 

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