The Story Of Lightning
Chapter Name : Some Natural Phenomena |
Sub Topic Code : 101_08_15_05_01 |
Topic Name : The Story Of Lightning |
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Sub Topic Name : The Story Of Lightning |
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Introduction
Lightning is a natural phenomenon which occurs due to the charges developed in the clouds.
Pre-Requisites:
Basic introduction about lightning.
Activity:
In the rainy season, you can observe the lightning happening in the sky. It also produces sound.
Real Life Question:
“U might have sometimes seen the electric spark on the poles outside your home. Why does that happen?” “Why we see lightning only in the season of rains?”
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Electric discharge | When negative and positive charges meet, a flash of light occurs, that is called the Electric discharge. |
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 on the clouds. When negative charges of clouds meet with the positive charges of ground, lightning occurs.
What you learn in Practice:
Lightning is not the wrath of god; it is just due to the charges present on the clouds and the earth. It may be dangerous to the living humans, animals, trees, houses. So there must be protection from lightning.