Probes of Prior Knowledge
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Learning Goal(s):
Students will be able to identify the different ways that electrical energy (electricity) is transformed (generated) and identify different everyday items that use electricity.
Lesson Number:
2
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour
Relevant Common Core Standard(s):
Files Associated with this Activity:
Description:
Teacher will administer worksheet probes (formative assessments) of students’ prior knowledge about “making electricity” and “things that run on electricity.”
Other Material(s) Used:
Class sets of “Solar Student Worksheet, Part 1: Making Electricity” and “Solar Student Worksheet, Part 2: What Things Use Electricity?” • Digital copy of the PowerPoint: “Making Electricity PowerPoint”
