The IPG

Interns Name: Hector Banda

Subject: Science
TEKS:
5.6B Demonstrate that the flow of
electricity in circuits requires a complete
path through which an electric current
can pass and can produce light, heat, and
sound.

Date: February 27, 2016

Grade Level: 5th Bilingual
1. Big Understanding.
Electricity is a form of energy and it
circuits to flow. Students need to
understand the difference between
closed and open circuits.

Objective: I can demonstrate that the flow

of electricity in circuits requires a
complete path where current can pass.
3 Assessment Evidence
Students will demonstrate understating by scoring 70 or better on their unit
assessment.
4. Opening Hook
- Turn light off so students can understand the flow of energy in a closed and open
circuit.
5. Instructional Strategies / Student Activities
Guided Practice:
Review open and closed circuits. Watch Brain Pop.
What is a circuit?
What is a closed circuit?
How does a closed circuit differ from an open circuit?
A series circuit has a single path along which the electricity flows from its source
to operate a device, such as a light, bell, or buzzer.
When there is a break in the series circuit, such as a burned out light bulb, all of the
devices in the circuit will cease to function.
Give an example of series circuit.
A parallel circuit is a circuit where there are several paths for the electricity to
travel through.
This allows for several different devices to each have their own complete path to and
from the electrical source, within the same circuit.
Give an example of parallel circuits.
Independent Practice:
1. Provided students with pictures of light bulbs, construction paper, and yarn.
2. Instruct students to complete work independently.
Closure
Allow students to turn and talk about their learning. Correct any misunderstandings.
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CFU: Teacher questions students about their understanding.

6. Materials / Resources
Worksheets
Students journal
Chart Paper
Projector
Brain Pop
7. Grouping Patterns
Students will work individually and talking to each other to discussing their
findings.
8. Ending, Summary / Reflection
Who can tell me what we learned today? Reinforce learning target.
9. Technology
Projector, Brain Pop video.

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