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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-O4NUYZ-8AVC

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1.What does a switch control?
2.What makes sound?
3.What gives a flashlight energy?
4.How do you see an object?
5.Name a good electrical conductor.
6.What do opposite magnetic poles do?
7.Why does a shadow form?
8.Which common metal is magnetic?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  2. What makes sound?Vibrations
  3. What gives a flashlight energy?A battery
  4. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  5. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  6. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  7. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  8. Which common metal is magnetic?Iron

Worked example

Use a model to track energy, forces, and waves through a system.

Common mistake

Assuming energy travels without a path or medium.

Helpful hint

Draw the source, path, interaction, and result.