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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1Q9ZUUQ-16K7

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1.What does a switch control?
2.What happens in an open circuit?
3.Name a good electrical conductor.
4.How do you see an object?
5.Which common metal is magnetic?
6.What do opposite magnetic poles do?
7.What do like magnetic poles do?
8.What makes sound?

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 happens in an open circuit?Current does not flow
  3. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  4. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  5. Which common metal is magnetic?Iron
  6. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  7. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  8. What makes sound?Vibrations

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.