Energy
Second graders are exploring many different aspects of energy. If you choose to become an energy expert, you should be able to talk about, describe, demonstrate, and/or answer questions about your field of energy in class. You will be the teacher!
1. Choose a topic:
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light
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shadows
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transparency
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flashlights
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optical
illusions
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magnetism
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electricity
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static
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batteries
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light
bulbs
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circuits
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lightning
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conductors
and insulators
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solar
power
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wind
power
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water
power
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water
power
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friction
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food
energy
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ideas
of your own
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2. How
will you present what you have learned?
Be creative! Will you:
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Write
a short report?
(1 page is fine) |
Draw
a diagram?
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Write
a poem or short
picture book? |
Design
a poster?
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Make
a model?
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Sing
a song?
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Create
a powerpoint?
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Something
else?
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4. You may research your topic in many ways: Read about it in books; Surf the internet but ONLY with an adult; Ask an expert or someone who knows; Visit a museum such as The N.Y. Hall of Science or Liberty Science Center.
5. Have FUN!!!
6. Return your finished project (that you are SO absolutely proud of!) to school when you are finished!
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