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 Most people know that the flip of a switch will power up toys, appliances and lights with electricity and enable them to work. But why? What is it about electricity that makes it so powerful and so dangerous? Students will learn the basic concepts of positive and negative charges, current flow and open/closed circuits, and discover why getting a shock from the carpet is like being zapped by a mini lightning bolt! Includes fun demonstrations and a hands-on activity. One of the 16 volumes in the Physical Science in Action DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science -- properties & changes in properties of matter, motions & forces and transfer of energy. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. |
"...comprehensive...Numerous real-world examples of physics are included, and students will enjoy watching the video while also hearing science concepts being explained clearly and concisely. Onscreen vocabulary reinforces important terms and makes note-taking an easy task...A first purchase!" - Southern Regional Educational Board
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Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities, Interactive Menu, Investigation Data Sheet
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish |
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Grades 5 to 8
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1999
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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Investigation Data Sheet Available: Download Now
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Curriculum Correlation Documents Available NEW!
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