Devra L. Doolin
Epstein, Beryl and Sam.
Electricity
. New York: Franklin Watts, Inc., 1977.
This book explains electricity at a level where children can comprehend these concepts. Begins with atoms, and ends electricity experiments and projects.
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How to Buy A Microwave.
Louisville: General Electric Co., 1984. This free booklet has valuable information at children’s reading level describing the microwave and its functions. Includes descriptions of optional features and what they do.
Hunter, Beatrice. “Safe Microwave Oven Use.”
Consumers’ Research Magazine
, Vol. 71 (December, 1988), pp. 8-9. This article explains techniques to avoid burns from microwave heating, as well as cautions regarding uneven cooking in the microwave.
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A) Write the final list of kitchen appliances here.
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B) Put each appliance written above into one of the electricity conversion below.
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MECHANICAL ENERGY
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HEAT ENERGY
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SHORTWAVE ENERGY
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C) What kinds of tasks do the appliances in the mechanical category perform?
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What tasks do the appliances under heat energy do? What tasks do those listed under shortwave energy perform?
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D) What do electrons have to do with electricity?
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E) _____ is the amount of force by which electricity enters a household _____ is the strength it takes to power an appliance.
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F) Place a line under the item you think would require the most wattage (greatest strength) to power it.
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food processor or carving knife
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dishwasher or blender
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mixer or dough kneader
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mug warmer or electric skillet
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BLENDER/MIXER EXPERIMENT
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UTENSILS—blender
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UTENSILS—mixer
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rubber scraper
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rubber scraper
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custard dish
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custard dish
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liquid measuring cup
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liquid measuring cup
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a mixing bowl will be used for
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wooden spoon
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evaluation purposes
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mixing bowl
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