Conductors & Insulators
Students are introduced to the terms “open circuit” and “closed circuit”.Students will observe the steps required to create a simple circuit and confirm their prediction on the conductivity of various materials.
Vocabulary: circuit, closed circuit, conductor, electricity, insulator, open circuit
Session Information: This activity is available only in-person. It cannot be booked as a virtual program.
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All in-person activities are interactive, hands-on student experiences guided by our instructors.
New York State Standards
New York State Science Learning Standards
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Disciplinary Core Ideas |
Crosscutting Concepts |
Science and Engineering Practices |
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PS3.A: Definitions of Energy |
Patterns Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles, and Conservation |
Asking Questions and Defining Problems Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence |
Next Generation English Language Arts Standards
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Speaking and Listening |
Language |
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Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas |
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use |
Contact
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Ashley Blydenburgh
(631) 344-4495
Office of Educational Programs
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438
Upton, NY 11973-5000
