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What Is Electricity?
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Jabusch, Lauren Heredia, Cristian Palermo, Andrew |
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Description | Students are introduced to the concept of electricity by identifying it as an unseen, but pervasive and important presence in their lives. They compare conductors and insulators based on their capabilities for electron flow. Then water and electrical systems are compared as an analogy to electrical current. They learn the differences between static and dynamic forms of electricity Students are introduced to the concept of electricity by identifying it as an unseen, but pervasive and important presence in their lives. They are also introduced to the idea of engineers making, controlling and distributing electricity. The main concepts presented are the science of electricity and the careers that involve an understanding of electricity. Students first review the structure of atoms and then learn that electrons are the particles behind electrical current and the motivation for electron movement. They compare conductors and insulators based on their capabilities for electron flow. Then water and electrical systems are compared as an analogy to electrical current. They learn the differences between static and dynamic forms of electricity. A PowerPoint® presentation is included, with review question/answer slides, as well as assessment handouts to practice using electricity-related terms through storytelling and to research electricity-related and electrical engineering careers. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado University of California Davis |
| Subject Keyword | Physical Science Physics Science and Technology Current Electrical Engineer Electron Electrical Engineering Static Electricity Electricity Conductor Insulator |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT1H15M |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Physics Technical |
