Experiments to Explore Electricity

South Carolina
SubjectGradeBroad Standard ReferenceStandard CodeStandard NameStandard
Health & Safety Education3NHES Standard 7--Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks
Health & Safety Education3SC Standard I-3.7.1--Explain safety rules at home, school and the community . . .
Science3Physical Science3.P.3Energy Transfer - Electricity and MagnetismThe student will demonstrate an understanding of how electricity transfers energy.
Science3Physical Science3.P.3A.1Energy Transfer - Electricity and MagnetismObtain and communicate information to develop models showing how electrical energy can be transformed into other forms of energy (including motion, sound, heat, or light).
Science3Physical Science3.P.3A.2Energy Transfer - Electricity and MagnetismDevelop and use models to describe the path of an electric current in a complete simple circuit as it accomplishes a task (such as lighting a bulb or making a sound).
Science3Physical Science3.P.3A.3Energy Transfer - Electricity and MagnetismAnalyze and interpret data from observations and investigations to classify different materials as either an insulator or a conductor of electricity.
Science3Physical Science: Energy Transfer -- Electricity and Magnetism3.P.3AConceptual UnderstandingEnergy can be transferred from place to place by electric currents. Electric currents flowing through a simple circuit can be used to produce motion, sound, heat, or light. Some materials allow electricity to flow through a circuit and some do not.
Science3Physical Science: Energy Transfer -- Electricity and Magnetism3.P.3BConceptual UnderstandingMagnets can exert forces on other magnets or magnetizable materials causing energy transfer between them, even when the objects are not touching. An electromagnet is produced when an electric current passes through a coil of wire wrapped around an iron core. Magnets and electromagnets have unique properties.
Science3Physical Science: Energy Transfer -- Electricity and Magnetism3.P.3B.1--Develop and use models to describe and compare the properties of magnets and electromagnets (including polarity, attraction, repulsion, and strength).
Science3Science and Engineering Practices3.S.1--The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
Science3Science and Engineering Practices3.S.1A.1--Ask questions that can be (1) answered using scientific investigations or (2) used to refine models, explanations, or designs.
Science3Science and Engineering Practices3.S.1A.2--Develop, use, and refine models to (1) understand or represent phenomena, processes, and relationships, (2) test devices or solutions, or (3) communicate ideas to others.
Science3Science and Engineering Practices3.S.1A.3--Plan and conduct scientific investigations to answer questions, test predictions, and develop explanations: (1) formulate scientific questions and predict possible outcomes, (2) identify materials, procedures, and variables, (3) select and use appropriate tools or instruments to collect qualitative and quantitative data, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures.
Science3Science and Engineering Practices3.S.1A.4--Analyze and interpret data from observations, measurements, or investigations to understand patterns and meanings.
Science3Science and Engineering Practices3.S.1A.8--Obtain and evaluate informational texts, observations, data collected, or discussions to (1) generate and answer questions, (2) understand phenomena, (3) develop models, or (4) support explanations, claims, or designs. Communicate observations and explanations using the conventions and expectations of oral and written language.
Science4Science and Engineering Practices4.S.1--The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
Science4Science and Engineering Practices4.S.1A.1--Ask questions that can be (1) answered using scientific investigations or (2) used to refine models, explanations, or designs.
Science4Science and Engineering Practices4.S.1A.2--Develop, use, and refine models to (1) understand or represent phenomena, processes, and relationships, (2) test devices or solutions, or (3) communicate ideas to others.
Science4Science and Engineering Practices4.S.1A.3--Plan and conduct scientific investigations to answer questions, test predictions, and develop explanations: (1) formulate scientific questions and predict possible outcomes, (2) identify materials, procedures, and variables, (3) select and use appropriate tools or instruments to collect qualitative and quantitative data, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures.
Science4Science and Engineering Practices4.S.1A.6--Construct explanations of phenomena using (1) scientific evidence and models, (2) conclusions from scientific investigations, (3) predictions based on observations and measurements, or (4) data communicated in graphs, tables, or diagrams.
Health & Safety Education5NHES Standard 7--Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Science5Physical Science: Matter and Mixtures5.P.2A--Matter is made up of particles that are too small to be seen . . .
Science5Science and Engineering Practices5.S.1A--The practices of science and engineering support the development of science concepts, develop the habits of mind that are necessary for scientific thinking, and allow students to engage in science in ways that are similar to those used by scientists and engineers.
Science5Science and Engineering Practices5.S.1A.1--Ask questions used to (1) generate hypotheses for scientific investigations or (2) refine models, explanations, or designs.
Science5Science and Engineering Practices5.S.1A.2--Develop, use, and refine models to (1) understand or represent phenomena, processes, and relationships, (2) test devices or solutions, or (3) communicate ideas to others.
Science5Science and Engineering Practices5.S.1A.3--Plan and conduct controlled scientific investigations to answer questions, test hypotheses and predictions, and develop explanations: (1) formulate scientific questions and testable hypotheses, (2) identify materials, procedures, and variables, (3) select and use appropriate tools or instruments to collect qualitative and quantitative data, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures.
Science5Science and Engineering Practices5.S.1A.6--Construct explanations of phenomena using (1) scientific evidence and models, (2) conclusions from scientific investigations, (3) predictions based on observations and measurements, or (4) data communicated in graphs, tables, or diagrams.
Science5Science and Engineering Practices5.S.1A.8--Obtain and evaluate informational texts, observations, data collected, or discussions to (1) generate and answer questions, (2) understand phenomena, (3) develop models, or (4) support hypotheses, explanations, claims, or designs. Communicate observations and explanations using the conventions and expectations of oral and written language.
Science6Physical Science: Energy Transfer and Conservation6.P.3--The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of energy . . .
Science6Physical Science: Energy Transfer and Conservation6.P.3AConceptual UnderstandingEnergy manifests itself in multiple forms, such as mechanical (kinetic energy and potential energy), electrical, chemical, radiant (solar), and thermal energy . . .
Science6Science and Engineering Practices6.S.1--The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
Science6Science and Engineering Practices6.S.1A.1--Ask questions to (1) generate hypotheses for scientific investigations, (2) refine models, explanations, or designs, or (3) extend the results of investigations or challenge claims.
Science6Science and Engineering Practices6.S.1A.2--Develop, use, and refine models to (1) understand or represent phenomena, processes, and relationships, (2) test devices or solutions, or (3) communicate ideas to others.
Science6Science and Engineering Practices6.S.1A.3--Plan and conduct controlled scientific investigations to answer questions, test hypotheses, and develop explanations: (1) formulate scientific questions and testable hypotheses, (2) identify materials, procedures, and variables, (3) select and use appropriate tools or instruments to collect qualitative and quantitative data, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures.
Science6Science and Engineering Practices6.S.1A.6--Construct explanations of phenomena using (1) primary or secondary scientific evidence and models, (2) conclusions from scientific investigations, (3) predictions based on observations and measurements, or (4) data communicated in graphs, tables, or diagrams.
Science6Science and Engineering Practices6.S.1A.8--Obtain and evaluate scientific information to (1) answer questions, (2) explain or describe phenomena, (3) develop models, (4) evaluate hypotheses, explanations, claims, or designs, or (5) identify and/or fill gaps in knowledge. Communicate using the conventions and expectations of scientific writing or oral presentations by (1) evaluating grade-appropriate primary or secondary scientific literature, or (2) reporting the results of student experimental investigations.