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Date: January 18, 2017 Subject/ Topic/ Theme: Electric Circuits Grade: 4
I. Objectives
How does this lesson connect to the unit plan?
This lesson begins the unit. It stresses the ability to create a complete, closed circuit and describe the flow of energy within the
circuit. The exploratory nature sets the stage for the deeper concept development and application of series and parallel circuits as
well as using a switch within a circuit.
Predict what will happen when changing the order of contact in a circuit (more wires, fewer
wires, opposite ends of a battery, same end of the battery, etc.)
Observe energy flow through an electrical circuit by completing a circuit
Communicate understanding of circuits through drawings and verbal explanations
Common Core, GLCEs, or NEXT Gen standards addressed:
NextGen Standards:
4-PS3-2. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric
currents.
4-PS3-4 Apply scientific ideas to design, test and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1.D
Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases
(Note: Write as many as needed. Indicate taxonomy levels and connections to applicable national or state standards. If an objective applies to particular
learners write the name(s) of the learner(s) to whom it applies.)
*remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create
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Be able to work collaboratively to solve a problem
Students will be seated in pairs to explore the circuit building process. They will need space for
materials and space to work with the materials.
How will your classroom
be set up for this lesson?
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Describe teacher activities AND student activities
Time Components for each component of the lesson. Include important higher order thinking questions and/or
prompts.
Motivation
3 (opening/ Good morning/afternoon 4th graders! You have
minute introduction/ been learning about static electricity and today we
s engagement) are going to explore a different kind of electricity.
Exploration:
35
minute Now I would like you to get into groups of three
s with the people around you. Move your desks
together so you form a table.
Students move into groups of three, putting desks
together.
Build a battery holder to show the class before
passing out materials
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Once all groups have completed a 2-wire circuit,
gather the class attention, and ask them to try to
make the light bulb light with only one wire.
Concept Development:
Whichcircuitsthatyoudrewcountasan
opencircuit?Whichcircuitsthatyoudrew
countasaclosedcircuit?
Whatdidyounoticeaboutthebatterieswhen
youmadeyourcircuit?Whydidyouhaveto
touchthewirestobothends?
(Positive and negative, energy has to flow through
both ends of the battery).
Keep that in your head as we move onto our next
activity!
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Application:
Have students stand up and form a circle around
the perimeter of the classroom.
Closure
(conclusion,
culmination, Instruct students to move desks back and put Students put materials away and rearrange desks.
5
wrap-up) materials in appropriate boxes.
minute
s
Tomorrow we will learn more about how to create
some different kinds of circuits, so come with your
thinking caps on!
Your reflection about the lesson, including evidence(s) of student learning and engagement, as well as ideas for improvement
for next time. (Write this after teaching the lesson, if you had a chance to teach it. If you did not teach this lesson, focus on the
process of preparing the lesson.)
(Yes, this is important and does need to be completed.) emailed to me within 24 hours of teaching the lesson
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