Electricity and Magnetism

Learning Standards

Instructional Level: Elementary/Beginning Level

Grade Level: Grade Level 4

NYS Standards/Performance Indicators correctly and completely referenced and replicated from Congruency Table:

NYS MST Standard: Standard 4-The Physical Setting
Key Ideas: 4 and 5
 Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved. (4)
 Energy and matter interact through forces that result in changes in motion. (5)
Performance Indicators:
4.1 Describe a variety of forms of energy (e.g., heat, chemical, light) and the changes that occur in objects when they interact with those forms of energy.
4.1e Electricity travels in a closed circuit.
5.1 Describe the effects of common forces (pushes and pulls) of objects, such as those caused by gravity, magnetism, and mechanical forces.
5.1e Magnetism is a force that may attract or repel certain materials.

NYS ELA Standard: Standard 3- Students will read, write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.
Key Idea: Grade 4 Writing
Performance Indicators:
 Use relevant examples, reasons, and explanations to support ideas.