Unit 2: Thinking Like a Scientist

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Unit 2 Thinking Like a Scientist
Theme 4 How Does Electricity Work?
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power- having energy to do work
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Students must have a great deal of power to
complete each school day.
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electricity- energy that makes heat or light
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htningStrike.jpg
The lightening caused the electricity in the
house to shut off.
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glistening- something that shines or looks wet
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The lake is glistening in the sun.
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crackling- quick, sharp sounds
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The logs burning in the fire made a crackling
sound.
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automatic- when something happens by itself
without help from a person
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A garage door with a remote control is automatic.
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advance- to move forward or to improve
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The army is going to advance on the enemy.
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appliance- a machine built for a specific purpose
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ishwasher2.jpg
A dishwasher was an appliance built to wash
dishes.
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alternative- another way of doing something
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An alternative to wearing a raincoat is to use an
umbrella.
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circuit- a path through which an electric current
flows
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A battery provides energy to an electrical
circuit.
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benefits- positive things that will make life
better or easier
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There are benefits to paying attention.