Introduction
Hi 104, guess what? You just got a job as an ELECTRICIAN! Your boss told you to install electrical wires in a house using conductors & insulators in the correct places so the flow of electrons will be high and steady. |
Task
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Process
In order to show your boss you know the difference between conductors and insulators better than anyone ever before, you must complete a handout based on a virtual lab.
Step 1: click on the link below
http://coolsciencelab.com/conductors_and_insulators.htm
Step 2: Build an OPEN circuit by putting the objects in the correct places and press OK.
Step 3: Insert the red wire in the right spot and press the pickle. *DO NOT START TESTING THE OBJECTS YET*
Step 4: (Before you test the objects with the wires) Make predictions on the handout about which objects will be conductors and insulators.
***Resources to help with making predictions***
-You may use the anchor chart on the board to help you make predictions about the objects, as well the article & video linked below.
-Article:
http://scienceprojectideasforkids.com/2010/insulator-vs-conductor/
-Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJdJ4BgX6mw
Step 5: Insert the objects into the empty space between the wires on the virtual lab and record in the table which objects are conductors and which objects are insulators.
Step 6: Have Ms. Jenkins check your handout and she will ask you a secret exit question.
Evaluation
Grading (Based on Handout)
0-3 answers incorrect = A
4-7 answers incorrect = B
8+ answers incorrect = C
Conclusion
Well, it looks like you did a great job and you proved to your boss you know the difference between conductors and insulators! You are officially an electrician, keep working hard!
YOU'RE DONE!!!!!!
Credits
By: Ms. Jenkins