If you want to integrate math and science, you’ve come to the right place! These simple science activities will provide students with math practice as they add decimals and compare decimals. Students will determine how much energy they use in the math and science exploration and design a quiz board with an electrical circuit for the project. By looking at different household appliances and the energy they consume, students can create a plan to be more energy-aware! If they are able to create a complete working circuit, players will be able to match items on their quiz boards to make the light appear!

Check out the Contents of the Electrical Energy Exploration:

✏️ 4-page Lesson Plan

✏️ 3 Student Handouts (How Much Electricity Do I Use Worksheet, Comparing Appliances and Comparing to Peers, Comparing Decimals Support Worksheet)

✏️ 3 Visual Aid Printouts for Comparing Appliances

Check out the Contents of the Electrical Energy Project:

✏️ 4-page lesson plan (Including ideas for differentiation and a complete materials list)

✏️ 3 Student Handouts (Planning Sheet, Directions with pictures, Reflection Sheet)

Use these Science and Math Projects in so many ways!

✅ Share with students as an extension during your decimal math unit. Students can extend their learning by adding decimals and comparing decimals in science! The comparing decimals worksheet (included in this resource) is a great way to differentiate for students. It helps them line up the decimal point and compare place values accurately.

✅ Incorporate this exploration in your energy science unit. Students can predict which appliances in their home consume the most energy and evaluate their own energy practices.

✅ Invite students to create an electrical circuit quiz board at the beginning of your energy unit in science class. This will be a great way to get them thinking about electricity and currents.  

✅ Wrap up your energy unit by challenging students to create a circuit board. They can share these at an Open House or Science Fair night at your school.

Hear From Educators Like You!

⭐️ “This resource was fantastic and extremely easy to use! I am so happy that the kids are more aware of their energy use!”

⭐️ “Great to help relate energy usage to students' own lives.”

⭐️ “Helped a lot with our circuit boards!”

⭐️ “Great product! Perfect addition to our Foss kits. I plan on having students make these for open house.”

⭐️ “Just what I was looking for! I especially appreciate the reflection page in here!”

Find Answers to Your Questions:

✋ What type of math is involved?

· Students will convert watts to kilowatts by dividing whole numbers by 1000. This will create decimal numbers. Then, students can add decimals and compare decimals to see how much electricity they consume compared to their peers.

✋ What will my students gain as a result of the exploration?

· Your class will become more aware of the energy they use on a daily basis and make more conscious decisions about saving energy. They will also benefit from integrating math and science in one activity!

✋ What will students be doing in the circuit board activity?

• Students will create “matching” quiz questions related to a single topic. Some of my students have matched states and capitals, book titles to authors, or multiplication facts to products. Next, they will list the matching details on a poster board and connect aluminum foil between each question on the back. When students attach a battery to wire, they will be able to close the circuit - making a light appear for every correct “match.”

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