Monday, April 5, 2010

Techsploration

Thanks to the PTC for bringing back Techsploration! Third grade scientists got an exciting glimpse into our upcoming unit on electricity. Ask your child the following:

What is electricity? (Hint: The flow of ______________.)

What do you need for electricity to flow? (Hint: It's shaped like a circle, and it must
be "closed" or "complete.")

How do we measure electricity?

What do we create when we pass a magnet through a coil of wire? (Hint: Remember George:o)

Please remind your children that they are encouraged to experiment with electricity using small batteries, however they may only do so with adult permission. In addition, they should NEVER use plugs or wall sockets to experiment. This is very dangerous!!!!!

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