Our study of electricity and circuits is continuing to be lots of fun. Last week students explored how to light a bulb and then how to create a circuit with a switch. This week we are going to study materials that are conductors, nonconductors and insulators by making “conductor testers.” We will use our knowledge about switches to leave an open section in a circuit that we can then attempt to close with various materials. If the bulb lights, it is a conductor. If it doesn't, then it must be an insulator.
If you are interested in brushing up your own understanding of electrical vocabulary, I recommend the Brainpop mini-films on the topic. If your child does not remember the login information, just give me text.
If your child has not returned their Reading Journal for a while, please send it in this week. I would love to take a look at any work that they have done. If it is lost, we can make some new ones.
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