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Once the components of an atom are addressed and understood, students move into the world of electricity. They explore static electricity, followed by basic current electricity concepts such as voltage, resistance and open/closed circuits. They will learn about that wonderful can full of chemicals—the battery. Students may get a "charge" as they discover the difference between a conductor and an insulator. The unit concludes with lessons investigating simple circuits arranged "in series" and "in parallel," including the benefits and unique features associated with each. Through numerous hands-on activities, use balloons to explore electricity and charge polarization, construct simple switches using various materials in circuits that light bulbs, build and use simple conductivity testers to evaluate materials and solutions, build and experiment with simple series and parallel circuits, and draw circuits using symbols. Instructor: Noah Domont "The “outdoors" was always been a part of Noah's life growing up in Indiana. In 1990, he attended The Orme School in Mayer, Arizona for his final two years of secondary education. These years greatly influenced my life’s focus on the world and its “out-door” environment. It was here his passion knowledge and lifelong learning began and continues to be a guiding principle that he shares with students. Noah Domont has worked with students in grades 3 through 12 throughout his career in a variety of public and private school environments for close to 20 years. He earned his bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Boston University and a Masters in Teaching from Seattle University.
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