The Electric Slide

Welcome: The Electric Slide
Description: Welcome to Ms. Sidell's 5th grade WebQuest. Get ready for an electric ride and discover the magical world of electricity. This WebQuest is aligned to Georgia Science Standards of Excellence. S5P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to investigate electricity. a. Obtain and combine information from multiple sources to explain the difference between naturally occurring electricity (static) and human-harnessed electricity. b. Design a complete, simple electric circuit, and explain all necessary components. c. Plan and carry out investigations on common materials to determine if they are insulators or conductors of electricity.
Grade Level: 3-5
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: Electric Circuit Series Circuit Parallel Circuit Static Electricity Conductor Insulator
Author(s): Leah Sidell