Electricity Web Quest

Follow the links and complete the activities!!!

Activities can be completed out of order except the final task.

1. Electric Safety

Discover ways on how to be safe around electricity.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/physical_processes/circuits_conductors/play.shtml

What was the safest type of clothing to wear when searching for eels?

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What type of clothing was the least safest to wear?

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http://www.epcor.ca/elec_safety_world/index.html

Click on “Travels of Electricity”. What is the definition of a conductor? What are two good conductors?

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Play the game, “Find the Hidden Dangers.” What was your score in the game? ______

Click on “How Electricity Can Hurt You” and read through all of the pages. Write 3 ways that electricity can hurt you.

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2. Saving the World with energy

Using energy in efficient and alternative ways can make a difference.

http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/save-the-world

Play the game and draw a picture in your sketchbook to show how one of the regions solved their energy crisis. Please title it “Saving the World With Energy” and label the types of energy you used.

http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/siliconspies.htm

How did you stop Dr. Volt????

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3. Reading Energy Meters

Learning how to read those strange boxes outside of our homes.

http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/energy-meter-madness

What was your final energy meter reading? ______

What does KW/H stand for? ______

4. Circuits

Learning about the components of a circuit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/physical_processes/electrical_circuits/play.shtml

What was 1 challenge you had when playing the game?

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http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/guide.html

What does a circuit need in order to be complete? ______

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How could you make a bulb ‘dimmer’ in a series circuit? ______

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Draw the correct symbol for a switch and a cell.

Energy Conservation

http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/energy-street-energy-conservation

What made this game challenging? ______

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http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/energy/energy_efficient/play_energyefficient.cfm

You have decided to conserve more energy in your house. What is your plan? Identify at least 5 ways you can change your energy conservation methods.

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5. Electromagnets

Creating our own electromagnet to scoop up filings.

http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/MagnetismandElectricity/activities/electromagnet.html

What was the best setting to use to pick up the maximum number of filings?

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6. Self-Reflection

What did you like about this webquest?

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What did you not like about this webquest?

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Were you respectful of others? Did you stay on task? Did another student give you some challenges while working on this assignment?

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