Emily Smith
4G Science
October 17 - 21
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1.Les. 9: Hidden Circuits
2.Ss will devise a system to
test every possible pair of
contacts on the hidden
circuit box (there are 8
contact points on box).
3.Ss will create a circuit
tester to test for hidden
circuits.
4.Record drawings of tests
then check work by opening
circuit box.
1.Reading Passage:
“Electricians Have a Hot
Job” pgs. 42-44
2.Be an Expert about your
passage! Complete Jigsaw
reading activity.
3.Videos:
A Day in the Life of a
Lineman
1.Les. 11: Series and
Parallel Circuits
2.Show diagram 11-1
and 11-2. Have Ss
predict which bulb they
think will burn brighter
and provide reasoning
in NB.
3.Ss will construct each
circuit, test brightness,
and record results.
4.Complete G.O. and
Record definition for
Series
Parallel
1.Les. 12: Switches
2.Thinking/Discussion:
“What parts of a
flashlight are
Necessary…Useful.
3.Ss will share ideas w/
group and justify answer.
4.List parts on T-Chart Necessary or Useful.
5.Discussion: ”How will
you turn your flashlight
on and off?”
6.Ss will build a switch.
7.Test switch in simple
series circuit .
8.Draw diagram of circuit
including the switch.
9.Record definition for
Open Circuit
Closed Circuit
1.Les. 13: Build a
Flashlight
Review “on”-closed
circuit and “off”-open
circuit.
2.Ss will use
Necessary/ Useful Tchart to plan flashlight
design.
3.Ss will build
flashlight that uses 2
batteries, 1 bulb, and
switch.
Learning Targets
I Can…
1.Devise a system to test all
possible hidden circuit
pairs.
2.Determine circuit pairs
using a circuit tester.
Learning Targets
I can…
1.Describe in depth the
responsibilities of an
Electrician.
Learning Targets
I can…
1.Explain the effects of
a bulb in a Series and
Parallel Circuit based
on investigation
evidence.
Learning Targets
I can…
1.Defend my thoughts
about parts of a
flashlight.
2.Follow directions to
create a switch.
3.Demonstrate the
effects of a closed or
open circuit.
Learning Targets
I can…
1.Use knowledge of a
switch to build a
flashlight.
2.Work with my group
appropriately to
complete an
engineering task.
Standards:
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Science
4.2
4.4
ELA RL.4.2
Vocabulary:
 Series Circuit
 Parallel Circuit
 Switch
 Open Circuit
 Closed Circuit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLna8RQ6E1k
Utility Lineman Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHqEJetXD-Y
Linemen in the Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csTeivLxr7k
Additional Words:
 Necessary Useful