Electrified!

We know that a world without electricity is a world without cell phones, MP3 players, video games, TVs, and much more. However, electrical energy runs through every bit of matter in the universe. Understanding the fundamentals of electricity and the devices we use to harness its power is a paramount part of the elementary science curriculum. Readers learn about conductors, insulators, generators, batteries, circuits, and the future of electric energy in response to concerns about climate change. Diagrams, charts, and simple illustrations illuminate key concepts and support the text.
• Graphic organizers enhance ideas within text
• Text highlights essential concepts of the elementary science classroom
• Colorful photographs aid in reading comprehension
• Fact boxes contribute to an appealing page layout
• Glossary, For More Information section, and Index allow readers to easily access information Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on electricity with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools