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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

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

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1.What gives a flashlight energy?
2.What do like magnetic poles do?
3.What does a switch control?
4.What makes sound?
5.How do you see an object?
6.What happens in an open circuit?
7.Which common metal is magnetic?
8.Why does a shadow form?

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 gives a flashlight energy?A battery
  2. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  3. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  4. What makes sound?Vibrations
  5. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  6. What happens in an open circuit?Current does not flow
  7. Which common metal is magnetic?Iron
  8. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light

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.