It's time to get moving! The 13th instructional activity in a 14-part unit on electricity and magnetism explores the relationship between electricity and mechanical energy. Budding scientists build motors and experiment with different components to determine which affect the transfer of electricity and their functions.

Concepts

electricity, electric forces, heat energy, mechanical energy, light energy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask learners to determine other variables that would affect the function of the motor and then test them

Classroom Considerations

• Prepare materials well before implementing the activity
• Expects pupils have spent time working with electricity prior to the lesson

Pros

• Provides a specific materials list and where to purchase
• Encourages use of scientific vocabulary within discussions

Cons

• None