Light up your students’ curiosity with this 12-week Electricity and Magnetism Unit Study designed for 2nd and 3rd graders!
From sparking simple circuits to building electromagnets, this interactive science unit takes learners on a journey through the wonders of energy — all while keeping lessons engaging, age-appropriate, and easy to teach.

And the best part? It all wraps up with an Electricity & Magnetism Escape Room Challenge that lets your students show off everything they’ve learned in one electrifying adventure!

🔍 What’s Included:

12 Weeks of Lessons & Activities

Each week includes:

• Clear objectives and teacher notes
• Engaging hands-on experiments
• Reflection questions and journal prompts
• Optional extension activities

⚡ Weekly Highlights:

• Week 1– Intro to Static Electricity
• Week 2: Exploring Static Electricity
• Week 3: Static Electricity in Action
• Week 4: Introduction to Current Electricity
• Week 5: Building Simple Circuits
• Week 6: Conductors and Insulators
• Week 7: Introduction to Magnets
• Week 8: Magnetic Poles

• Week 9: Magnetism in Action

• Week 10: The connection between Magnets and Electricity

• Week 11: Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Week 12: Escape Room Finale!
  Put your students’ knowledge to the test in a fun, collaborative challenge!
  Your class will solve puzzles, decode clues, and “power up” their final challenge to Find the Escaped Lightening Bolt using everything they’ve learned about circuits, magnets, and safety.
  Perfect for review week, science fair prep, or a co-op showcase!

Skills Covered:

• Understanding energy and electricity
• Building and labeling circuits
• Identifying conductors and insulators
• Exploring magnetism and electromagnetism
• Practicing observation, prediction, and recording skills

Materials Needed:

Common household or classroom items — batteries, wires, bulbs, paperclips, and magnets. No special science lab required!

💡 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Low prep, high engagement
✅ Differentiated for 2nd–3rd graders
✅ Hands-on, inquiry-based learning
✅ Step-by-step instructions with visuals
✅ Perfect for homeschool, co-op, or classroom use

⭐ What Teachers Are Saying:

“My students LOVED every activity! The escape room was a huge hit and made review week so much fun.”

“Perfect for my homeschool co-op. Everything was laid out and easy to follow!”

🧲 Make Science Come Alive!

Turn “electricity and magnetism” from abstract ideas into exciting discoveries your students will actually remember.
Whether you’re a homeschool parent or a classroom teacher, this 12-week journey will help your learners connect science to the real world — one spark at a time.