Grades 7 to 9

Learning Outcomes:

During the Museum's school program "Powered Up", hands-on experiments will demonstrate the basic principles of electricity and magnetism.

After attending this lesson, your students will:

• be aware that electricity is an invisible form of energy
• be able to describe the characteristics of electricity
• realize that electricity and magnetism are closely linked
• be able to compare and evaluate devices that use electricity

Provinces' Curriculum Links:

B.C.
Alb.
Sask.
Ont.
Que.
Atlantic provinces
Nfld.

During Your Visit

Students will be introduced to electricity and magnetism through a number of short demonstrations and hands-on activities. Small groups will rotate through 5 or 6 activity stations. The students will explore principles of current electricity and simple devices such as an electromagnet or a galvanometer. They will also explore the relationship between voltage and current. The program will conclude with a visit to the Museum's static electricity display for a "hair-raising" experience.

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