How+the+World+Works

How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Humans may use their understanding of electricity and magnetism to create inventions that have an impact on society.
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Lines of Inquiry: · How magnets and electricity work · How humans use magnets and electricity · How societies evolve/change with the introduction of electricity · How societies function without electricity

Projects

Research Websites: [|Electricity] [|Simple Circuits] [|**Magnet Madness**] **Circuits** [|**Static Electricity**] [|Inventors and Inventions] [|Electricity games and activities and games for kids]

PROJECTS:

- Brochure - Poster/Glog - PowerPoint - Written Report - Infomercial - Video
 * Choose an invention that shows your understanding of how magnets and/or electricity have impacted society. Explain how this invention could be improved.
 * Explain how the item works (properties of, etc.) and draw a diagram or make a model.
 * Tell the history of the item and how it has changed society
 * Possible formats:

Webquests: [|Lets Get Magnetized] [|Where Does Electricity Come From?]