NsTech grade 5 lesson plan (electric circuit)
Lesson Title: Exploring Electric Circuits
Grade Level: 5th Grade
Objectives:
- Students will be able to explain what an electric circuit is and identify the different components of a circuit.
- Students will be able to construct a simple electric circuit using a battery, wires, and a light bulb.
- Students will be able to predict and observe what happens when components are added or removed from a circuit.
Materials Needed:
- Batteries
- Light bulbs
- Wires
- Switches
- Paper clips
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Tape
Introduction (10 minutes):
1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard of or seen an electric circuit before. Discuss briefly what they know about circuits and why they are important.
2. Show students an example of a simple electric circuit and point out the different components (battery, wire, light bulb). Explain that a circuit is a closed loop of electricity that allows energy to flow.
Activity (30 minutes):
1. Divide students into small groups and provide them with the materials to build their own electric circuits. Encourage them to experiment and try different configurations.
2. Have students predict what will happen when they add or remove components from their circuits. Have them test their predictions and record their observations.
3. Circulate around the room to assist students and ask probing questions to deepen their understanding of circuits.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. Have each group share their findings with the class. Discuss as a group what they learned about circuits and any surprises they encountered during the activity.
2. Review the key components of an electric circuit and their functions.
3. Assign a simple homework task for students to identify and draw a circuit in their everyday life.
Assessment:
- Students will be assessed on their ability to construct a working electric circuit and explain the function of each component.
- Students will be assessed on their ability to predict and observe changes in a circuit.