Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Electricity
Summary
This comprehensive introduction to electricity lesson is designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking in students. It includes engaging bell ringer prompts, a video quiz, and a math problem on electric power. The lesson helps students understand the basics of electricity, including the difference between conductors and insulators, and how to use formulas to calculate voltage, current, and resistance.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on electricity to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz and cloze notes.
Data Set
Have students analyze a per capita electricity generation data set and answer questions. Review key terms, and discuss trends as a class.
Hands On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through exploring electrical circuits in a hands-on activity.
Hands On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to create a Play-Doh electric circuit device.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Electricity lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Electricity lesson.
Downloadables