The Case of the Missing iPod An Electricity Webquest
Introduction
Whoo!!! Another long hard week of school is over! My head is
splitting like an atom at Fermi Lab. What a whirlwind of a Friday. I
can't believe I have another exasperating book report from Mrs. Stock
due on Monday. Mr. Polasek's lame jokes are making my hair stand up. If
I hear one more Carter story from Mrs. Steffgen I'll blow my circuits.
I asked Mrs. Pidde for help with math, but she just laughed and walked
away. All I want to do is recharge my battered and beaten batteries and
listen to my iPod. WHOA! Where is it? I left here in
my room but it disappeared like a bag of sour sweet tarts at school. My
little brother was in here again he is the culprit, I know it! My
mom promised she would keep him out of my room, but even she couldn't
stop him. I need help! I need a burglar alarm now!
The Task
It is time to protect your room and your stuff. You will need to
know:
How electricity works
How electricity flows
After you discover electricity you will use the information you have
gained to create an alarm system.
The Process
Step one:
Find out about how electricity works. Explore the following
websites, science book, or library books to find the answers to the
questions on the handout. Be sure to write in complete sentences and
turn in the completed handout.
Electricity Worksheet
Step two: Use the knowledge
you have gained to create a drawing of a simple circuit. Use the
handout to help you create your drawing in the Appleworks drawing
program. Print this drawing when you are finished. This MUST be
checked with your
teacher before moving on to step three.
Step three:
Create a drawing of an alarm system to protect your room and your
belongings. Your alarm system must include the following:
Title of alarm system
A drawing of the alarm system with proper symbols (AKA circuit)
Key with the drawing
An explanation of the drawing- How does it work? Explain each component
and why you chose to use the materials you selected
Why did you chose this type of alarm?
What are the pros and cons of this alarm?
Evaluation
