3rd Grade Magnetism & Electricity Unit
Lesson 12: Learning About Switches
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STC Electricity

Pacing Suggestions:
1–2 Days

Essential & Unit Questions 1 Benchmarks 2 Assessments 3 Using Assessments to Monitor Student Learning
  12D(K-2)#2: Draw pictures that correctly portray at least some features of the thing being described.

12A(3-5)#1: Keep records of their investigations and observations and not change the records later.

Student diagrams of circuit in lab journals (See Procedure Step 6 on page 72 in Teacher's Guide.)

Drawing of plan for making flashlight (See Final Activities on page 72 in Teacher's Guide.)

Circuit diagrams
  • Do students' diagrams clearly show all components of the circuit (positive and negative ends of the battery, bulb, switch, and the wire)?
  • Do students make organized entries and refrain from changing them after completing the experiment?

Diagram of plan for making flashlight

  • Do students' diagrams clearly show all components of the flashlight?
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1. For conceptual benchmarks.
2. Bolded sections indicate portion of benchmark addressed
3. Unless noted as a Summative Assessment, the assessments are formative and should be used to guide teaching and learning.

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