THE POWER OF ENERGY
GENERAL INFORMATION
NAME: Joan Patrone
SCHOOL: Springfield Intermediate
WORKSHOP LOCATION: Kent State University
TITLE OF COMPANION ACTION PLAN: The Science of Energy
GRADE LEVEL (S): 7
CURRICULUM/SUBJECT AREA: Science
SPECIFIC TOPIC: Energy

CONTENT INFORMATION
â??THE POWER OF ENERGYâ?? Pathfinder is to provide 7th grade science students with current, supplemental information on electricity, batteries, circuits, and generators so they can successfully complete science assignments which include building various simple electricity producers such as batteries, light bulbs, and generators.
DEWEY NUMBERS: 336.79, 507.8, 509.2, 530.11, 531, 536, 537, 621.3, 973.3

SUBJECT HEADINGS: Electric Power, Electricity, Electricity Experiments,
Force and Energy, Magnetism Experiments, Matter
Constitution, Motion, Science, Scientific Recreations,
Thermodynamics

CONTENT CATEGORIES
BOOKS(NONFICTION)
Bartholomew, Alan. Electric mischief: battery powered gadgets kids can build. Kids Can Press, 2002.

Bonnett, Robert L. Science fair projects with electricity & electronics. Raintree Publishers, 2000.

Bowden, Robert. Energy. Kidhaven Press, Thomson/Gale, c2004.

Chevatt, Richie. Electricity. Gareth Stevens, 2003.

Challoner, Jack. Energy. DorlingKindersley, c2000.

Cooper, Christopher. Electricity: from amps to volts. Heineman Library, c2004.

Dispezio, Michael. Awesome experiments in electricity and magnetism. Sterling Publishing Company, 2000.

Evans, Neville. Science of a light bulb. Raintree Publishers, 2000.

Farndon, John. Electricity. Benchmark Books, 2001.

Fleisher, Paul. Matter and energy: principles of matter and thermodynamics. Learner, c2002.

Fleisher, Paul. Waves: principles of light, electricity, and magnetism. Lerner, c2002.

Hands-on science: forces and motion, matter and materials, sound and light, electricity and magnets. Kingfisher, 2001.

Lauw, Darlene. Electricity. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2002.

Meiani, Antonella. Electricity. Lerner, 2003.
Morgan, Sally. Alternative energy sources. Heinemann Library, c2003.

Parker, Steve. Electricity. Dorling Kindersley, c2000.

Parker, Steve. Electricity and magnetism. Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 2000, c2001.

Parker, Steve. Fully charged: electricity (Everyday Science). Heinemann Library, c2004.

Parks, Peggy J. Benjamin Franklin: genius inventor and electricity pioneer. Blackbirch Press, Thomson/Gale, c2002.

Parsons, Alexandra. Electricity. Two Can Publishing, 2001.

Searle, Bobbi. Heat and energy. Copper Beech Books, 2001.

Snedden, Robert. History of electricity. Thomson Learning (Raintree/Steck), 1995.
VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleaveâ??s electricity: mind-boggling experiments you can turn into science fair projects. Wiley, c1994.

Vogt, Gregory. Electricity and magnetism. Franklin Watts, 1985.

Wood, Robert W. Electricity and magnetism fundamentals: fantastic science activities for kids. Chelsea House, 1997, c1999.

Media Sources
Electricity (CD-ROM). Discovery Channel School, c2004. Students learn electricity basics from classroom demonstrations and experiments; includes a Teacherâ??s Guide; MAC and Windows compatible.

Electricity for the future (video recording). New Dimension Media, c2000.

Electricityâ??s attraction (4 video recordings). Discovery Channel School.

Energy. (video recording). Teacherâ??s Video Company, c2003.

Getting charged videorecording: understanding static electricity. TMW Media Group, c2000.

Getting to know energy (video recording). 100% Educational Videos, c2000.

Matter and energy (video recording). Sunburst, c2001.
Matter and energy (video recording). Sunburst, c2001.

Motion, energy, and force (video recording). Visual Learning Company, c2003.

Understanding electricity (video recording). Discovery Channel School.

Virtual labs: electric & light bundle (CD-ROM). Edmark/Sunburst. Hands-on virtual experiments. Mac/Win/XP/NT/2000 compatible.

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Electricity: teachers a-z resource guide. Discovery Channel School, c1999. Includes correlation to National Science Education Standards.

WEB SITES (FOR STUDENTS)
Department of Energy Official Website--cool facts about energy and earth's natural resources
California Energy Commission official website--megawatts of information and fun
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22
The Atom's Family--monsters show you energy information

WEB SITES (FOR TEACHERS)
Department of Energy Official Web Site

What can you do to help conserve our energy resources?
Read the following articles to help you with your answer.
U.S. Energy Overview, 1960-2002. World Almanac & Book of Facts, 2004, p168, 2/3p, 1 chart; Reading Level (Lexile): 780; (AN 12117523)
BE EARTH WISE! Science World, 4/18/2003, Vol. 59 Issue 13, p22, 1/2p; Reading Level (Lexile): 740; (AN 9519966)
More People, Fewer Resources. By: Zackowitz, Margaret. National Geographic World, Jul2001 Issue 311, p9, 1/3p; Reading Level (Lexile): 820; (AN 4818387)