Energy In Our World

A Cooperative Science/Technology Project

Can you answer our Energy Question?
What makes an electric eel electric?

Send us your ideas!

     Energy In Our World is a thematic unit, developed by Paula Don, Technology Coordinator and Mary Pat Garvey, Science Teacher Leader, as part of our participation in the SCIENTIST IN THE CITY project. This project commemorated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which was established in Philadelphia in 1848.

     Public Science Day marked the opening of the AAAS conference on February 12, 1998. Participating schools, 22 throughout the city, developed science units which looked at our city as a wonderful science laboratory, filled with interesting concepts, ideas, and challenges to be explored.

     Public Science Day in Philadelphia was a collaboration between AAAS and The Franklin Institute, with sponsorship by Unisys Corporation. This important collaboration provided an opportunity for thousands of students to experience scientific inquiry through months of investigation and experimentation. Visit the Scientist in the City web site to see more of what was going on throughout our area.

     Here at Childs School, students in grades K and 1 published a book about healthy foods that give us energy. You can read the book right here on this page!

     Students in Grade 4 created simulations of energy resources using MicroWorlds. You can see pictures of their worlds by clicking below!

     Students from K-4 grade built vehicles using LEGO materials. With financial help from a grant from PEF we built balloon cars, solar cars and LEGO cars! We tested our cars and collected data about their distance, speed and weight. We then compared and analyzed the data on our computers. It was a lot of fun!

Healthy Food Book

Written by Kindergarten and First Grade students.

Take a Look at Our Exciting MicroWorlds Energy Projects!

The Franklin Institute: Scientist in the City