Lightning
Chapter Name : Some Natural Phenomena |
Sub Topic Code : 101_08_15_01_01 |
Topic Name : Lightning |
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Sub Topic Name : Lightning |
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Introduction
Lightning is a natural phenomenon which occurs due to the charges.
Pre-Requisites:
Nothing is required…?
Activity:
In the rainy season, you can observe the lightning occurring in the sky. It also produces sound.
Real Life Question:
“U might have sometimes seen the electric spark on the poles outside your home. Wonder why that happens?”
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| lightning | A natural incident which occurs when the charges are present on the clouds. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Lightning arrestors
Places to visit :
Outside house, in the rainy season.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Lightning arrestor | It is used to protect the houses with bad effects of lightning. |
What you learn in Theory:
Lightning is a natural incidence which happens due to accumulation of charges
What you learn in Practice:
Lightning is not the wrath of god; it is just due to the charges present on the clouds. It may be dangerous to humans, animals, trees, houses. So there must be protection from lightning.