6th+Sci+Forces+of+Nature


 * Subject/Course:** Science

**Grade Level:** 6

**Standard: Forces of Nature**

**SPI or Check for Understanding (#): 0607.12.1** Identify how simple circuits are associated with the transfer of electrical energy when heat, light, sound and chemical changes are produced

**Assessment Topic:** Simple circuits/transfer of electrical energy

**Essential Question (s):** What has to be present for electricity to pass through? What happens if there is a break in the path? How can a bulb, wire, and battery be positioned to allow transfer of electricity to be passed? When will you know electricity is successfully being transferred?

**Subject/Course:** Science

**Grade Level:** 6

**Standard: Forces in nature**

**SPI or Check for Understanding (#): 0607.12.2** Identify materials that can conduct electricity

**Assessment Topic:** Conductors

**Essential Question (s):** What are conductors? How do you know what materials make good conductors? How does energy pass through those objects? Why are some material better insulators? What material is used in houses to conduct electricity?