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At Home Science: Build Your Own Electric Motor
Completed by 3 learners
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(215 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-6 learners per class
55 min
What’s included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we will learn all about electricity. We will discuss the earliest forms of electricity, including the ancient Egyptians. We will examine Benjamin Franklin's key and kite experiment. Then, we will look at the contributions of Edison and Tesla in the area of electricity. From there, we will dive into how electricity is used in our society. Students will learn how electricity works as well as the different types of electric currents. Conductors will be explained in detail to explain how electric currents are able to travel through our homes. We briefly discuss alternate energy sources before diving into our experiment. Students will create a simple electric motor. This experiment is perfect for 8 and up, but some kids may feel more comfortable with adult supervision. In addition, the wire can become warm so younger kids my prefer to wear gloves.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to explain advances in the understanding and use of electricity. They will be able to correctly define the different types of currents and conductors. Students will also be able to identify the pieces of a simple electric motor.Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using a battery and copper wire. The wire may become hot. Some children may prefer to use gloves. Younger learners may need adult supervision.
Supply List
Materials needed for the simple motor: One AA battery Copper wire One neodymium battery ( these can be found at Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, or Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Neodymium-Permanent-Strongest-Magnets-Applied/dp/B00IT2VWOE] Index card colored pencils tape Optionally: Wire cutters
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Joined March, 2020
4.8
215reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught in schools for ten years as both a science and English teacher. I have worked in both private and public schools as well as homeschool co-ops. I also hold a degree in criminal justice with an emphasis on criminology.Reviews
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