Mrs. Swett's Science Site
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
STEPS 4 & 5
SECTION 1:
FIELD VS. CONTACT FORCES
LEVEL 2:
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Knows the difference between a field force and a contact force.
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Knows the terms: gravity, electrostatic force, magnetism, field force, contact force
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. Types of Forces Handout with Classifying Contact and Non-Contact Forces
2. Study for Quiz on Quizlet
3. Level 2 Quiz
SECTION 2: ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
Electricity and Magnetism Step 4
Level 2:
Knows the terms: potential, current, resistance, power. AC/DC.
Is skilled at measuring current (amps), potential (volts), and resistance (ohms).
Level 3:
Understands how to apply series and parallel circuits to Ohm’s Law .
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. Zapping Static
2. Read "Electric Charge" and answer Section Review questions.
3. Hot Dog
4. Read "Electric Current" and "Electric Circuits" and answer review questions
5. Voltage, Current, and Resistance Video with Notetaker
Video Link
6. Ohm's Law and Series Circuits Worksheets
7. Electric Circuits Lab 14A (instructions available in class)
8. Parallel Circuits and Electric Power Worksheets
9. Electric Currents Quiz (study terms on Quizlet)
SECTION 3: MAGNETISM
Level 3:
Understands how forces can be exerted by contact, gravity, magnets, and electrically charged materials.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. Reading: What Is Magnetism? and answer review questions.
4. What Causes the Northern Lights? - Video
5. Study Guide
6. Electricity and Magnetism Step 4 Test (includes Partial Types of Forces)
SECTION 4:
GENERATING ELECTRICITY FOR SOCIETY
Level 2:
Knows the terms: electric field, magnetic field. Understands the interaction between electric and magnetic fields and the resulting forces (electromagnetic induction).
Level 3:
Understands how our society generates electricity and the tradeoffs involved.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. Read "Electricity and Magnetism" and answer the section review questions.
3. Energy 101: Electricity Generation
4. Pros and Cons of Electricity Generation
5. Project: Which Form of Electricity Generation is Best for Maine?