Being a Scientist
A Scientist is an individual who performs systematic activity to study.
They are trying to explore the universe and see how it works. They ask
questions and worked in a step-by-step process to find the answers. A
scientist can be an expert in more areas of science. They perform
further research about a thing, they usually starts with a hypothesis
based on the facts. They test their ideas by doing some experiments.
They carefully observe and record the results.
To explore about electricity is a part of Physics. Physicists are
individuals who study energy and matter. They try to experiment natural
forces that can be useful for the people.
Make it work
By doing your projects you might need to conduct some investigation
about electricity and physics. You have to understand and learn how the
real scientist work, always use scientific methods based on the facts.
You may try to record the details of the result and observe what you
have done.
You will need
- Notebooks
- pens
- pencils
- cardboard
- poster board
- tape
- a plastic
ruler
- scissors
- protractor
Some materials needed can be found in hardware and art supply stores
such as wire cutters and pliers. You might need a large screwdriver with
an insulated one to screw the pieces of wood.
Try to use a 6-volt bulbs that should match with the bulb holders. You
may try to make your own bulb holder by wrapping aluminum foil around
the base of a bulb. For the wires, you may try to use a single core or a
plastic coated wire. Alligator clips can be necessary but metal paper
clips or fasteners can be an alternative. Use 3-volt or 6-volt electric
motors it is usually found in a hobby shop.
You may try to look for buzzers and magnets in a model shop or in a
hardware near you. For batteries use a 6-volt or 4.5-volt flat
batteries. You have to remember that experimenting can be fun and
fulfilling but you should be very careful. Experimenting with
electricity and large batteries can be extremely dangerous.
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