Grade 4 Investigation 1: Energy and Circuits

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1	2020/2021 Module Navigation Matrix—Energy Do not distribute without prior permission from the FOSS Project. Copyright © The Regents of the University of California						Find an error? Let us know.
2			In-Person Learning Resources	Synchronous Resources			Asynchronous resources (Links to FOSSweb resources coming soon)
3			In-Person Learning Resources	Modified Instruction	Teacher materials needed for remote learning	Optional consumable materials for students to use for remote learning

4		Description of columns	Specific modifications for teaching lessons when materials cannot be shared. In-Person Learning Recommendations	Recommendations for teachers providing instruction using video instruction. The sections are divided up into Introduction, activity, and discussion (sense-making). This provides some flexibility for blended learning opportunities. Synchronous Learning Recommendations	Materials teacher need to get from kits/home for remote learning.	Materials teacher need to get from kits/home for remote learning. Please check with district guidelines regarding allergies and sending home materials.	Recommended resources. While the content of these resources is similar to those provided in the Investigations Guide, the experiences differ. Note: The resources below are recommended for use during this modified instructional time. Many of these are available now by logging into Resources by Investigations on FOSSweb. Asynchronous Learning Recommendations
5		General					Home/School Connection Link (English and Spanish) Letter to Families—School year 20/21 Everyday Outside Challenge Module-specific Letter to Families Home/School Connections for each Investigation Math Extensions
6	Investigation 1	Part 1: Lighting a Bulb	Step 3. Show students a lightbulb using a document camera. A larger incandescent light bulb would be better. Step 4. Rather than having students work with a partner, introduce the cell holders used in 1.2 and show students how to insert wires into the springs.	Introduction Steps 1-4 Activity Steps 8-10, 11 (optional) Discussion Steps 7, 12-16, 22-23	From kit 6-8 D-cells (to be used throughout module) 6-8 Lightbulb (to be used throughout) Prepared wires (See Step 4 of Getting Ready) Flashlight From home Incandescent bulb	Not recommended	Link to Resources by Investigation Notebook Sheets (English and Spanish) No. 1—Lighting Bulbs No. 2—Inside an Incandescent Bulb (optional) No. 3—Building an Argument Reading (See interactive eBook) Edison Sees the Light, see step 21 for questions. Multimedia Lighting a Bulb Flow of Electricity Other at-home activities Inv. 1–Survey electricity usage Inv. 1–Investigate Flashlights Inv. 1.1-Lighting a Bulb (New student video)
7		Part 2: Conductors and Circuits	See general recommendations	Introduction Steps 1-10 Activity Steps 11-13 Steps 15-17 can be done with student input Discussion Steps 18-21	From kit All materials for 1.1 3-4 Motors 2 Circuit bases 2 Switches Wires Cord Bag of test objects	Not recommended	Link to Resources by Investigation Notebook Sheets (English and Spanish) No. 4—Conductors and Insulators Reading (See interactive eBook) Energy Sources, see step 27 for questions. Multimedia Tutorial: Simple Circuits Tutorial: Conductors and Insulators Online activity: Turn on the Switch Online activity: Conductor Detector Other at-home activities Inv. 1–Research Solar Companies
8		Part 3: Series and Parallel Circuits*	Check with your district about conducting this part if your instructional time for science has been impacted by COVID-19. Please follow your districts guidelines for physical distancing if conducting this part.
9		Part 4: Solving the String-of-Lights Problem*	Check with your district about conducting this part if your instructional time for science has been impacted by COVID-19. Please follow your districts guidelines for physical distancing if conducting this part.
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