Interdisciplinary Connections for Energy
 
These sites offer some ideas for extending the learning
experience into other fields.
biology | earth
science | math | language arts | social
studies | history | literature | technology
| music
Biology
Your
Sense of Hearing
Great ear information with visuals and fun facts.
Earth Science
The Exploration of
the Earth's Magnetosphere
Dr. David Stern of the Goddard Space Flight Center created
this thorough site where you can explore magnetism's
connection to astronomy and earth science.
Language Arts
Sound
Integration Ideas and Activities
Offers ideas for exploring sound within the realms
of math and language arts.
Language Arts: Poetry
Third
Grade Science Lessons
Among other useful lesson ideas, this site offers
creative ways to explore sound and poetry. Jen Munday from
Upper Dublin School District says, "Excellent teacher lesson
plan. Integrates language arts (poetry) and inquiry
learning." Read more
comments…
Math
Sound
Integration Ideas and Activities
Offers ideas for exploring sound within the realms
of math and language arts.
History
Magnetism
(NASA)
Fascinating
background source, with history and science. While this site
doesn't offer activities, it might spur thinking about
history and social studies.
The
Great Magnet, the Earth
These NASA-produced pages reveal the historical figures
behind our modern studies of magnetism.
Literature: Online Reading
Boing-
Boing the Bionic Cat
Young students can read the first chapter of "Boing-Boing
the Bionic Cat" about a boy with allergies who desperately
wants a cat. Written by Larry L. Hench, Ph.D., professor of
ceramic engineering, this site is perfect for exploring
engineering and technology connections.
Literature: Trade Books
Electricity and Magnetism Learning
Resources
The Exploratorium has assembled a briefly annotated list of
more than 50 books related to electricity and magnetism. Age
or grade level recommendations are only occasionally
listed.
Resources from Newton's Apple
Electricity
Listing of books and other resources concerning electricity
from the Newton's Apple site.
Recommended Reading
Quite a few books listed on this site are about electricity
and electromagnetism but other subject areas are also
included. Most of the recommended trade books are only
appropriate for adults.
4-H Leader's & Teacher's Guides and Curricula: Energy and
Electronics
USDA's Cooperative Extension Service developed the program
and curricula guides that are listed in this site to support
youth education and programs. The guides cover a wide range
of topics and programs. Contact your local, state, or
university library to locate a publication cited in this
bibliography.
Electrostatics Books
Various books on electrostatics (for adults) are listed in
this site. An electrical engineer, William Beaty, wrote this
and many other content sites on electricity.
Technology: Computer Science
The
Shocking Truth About Electricity
Two fifth graders produced this amazing website. Although
there are a few errors, the majority of the work is well
produced. The class could analyze and discuss the content's
accuracy.
Social Studies: Timeline
The
Great Magnet, the Earth (table of contents)
This site is a good source when presenting a timeline
activity prior to starting an electricity unit.
A Little
History About Batteries
This site has information on the history of batteries that
can be used for a timeline.
Music
Electricity, Electricity
Engaging and fun song about electricity by Schoolhouse Rock.
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