unit 2: thinking like a scientist
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Theme 4: How Does Electricity Work?. Unit 2: Thinking Like a Scientist. http://www.rrsd.mb.ca/ResourcesandProjects/grade6/images/electricity.gif. power - having energy to do work. http://www.com.edu/teams/science/photos/album/student%20writing.jpg. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Unit 2: Thinking Like a ScientistTheme 4: How Does Electricity Work?
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power- having energy to do work
Students must have a great deal of power to complete each school day.
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electricity- energy that makes heat or light
The lightening caused the electricity in the house to shut off.
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glistening- something that shines or looks wet
The lake is glistening in the sun.
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crackling- quick, sharp sounds
The logs burning in the fire made a crackling sound.
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automatic- when something happens by itself without help from a person
A garage door with a remote control is automatic.
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advance- to move forward or to improve
The army is going to advance on the enemy.
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appliance- a machine built for a specific purpose
A dishwasher was an appliance built to wash dishes.
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alternative- another way of doing something
An alternative to wearing a raincoat is to use an umbrella.
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circuit- a path through which an electric current flows
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A battery provides energy to an electrical circuit.
benefits- positive things that will make life better or easier
There are benefits to paying attention.
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