An introduction to the concepts of electricity, electric charge, electric and magnetic fields, potential difference, electric current, and electrical resistance; the connection between electricity and magnetism; Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction; and its applications.
9th Grade
What is electric charge? Why do we sometimes get an electric shock? How can we charge an object? How many types of charge are there? What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism? What is electric current? In what ways can we connect light bulbs to each other in an electric circuit? What do the “Volts” written on batteries mean?
The purpose of the experiment demonstration is to introduce students to the concepts of electric charge, static electricity, and electric force, and to observe electric and magnetic fields through their field lines. Students are also introduced to the concept of electric current and electric circuits, learn about Ohm’s law through mechanical analogies, and finally discover the connection between electricity and magnetism and its applications in technology.
Modules
- Static electricity.
- Types of Cargo
- Methods of Electrification (Friction, Conduction, Contact).
- Coulomb force.
- Electric Field.
- Electric Field Lines.
- Electricity.
- Electrical Resistance.
- Ohm's Law.
- Conductors and Insulators.
- Electrical Current Results.
• Thermal.
• Magnetic. - Connecting resistors in parallel and in series.
- Oersted, Faraday, and the Electric Generator
11th Grade
What is electric charge? What is the structure of an atom? In what ways can we electrify an object? What is an electric field, and how does it relate to magnetic and gravitational fields? What do the field lines of a field represent? What is electric current? What components make up an electric circuit, and in what ways can we connect resistors to each other? What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and what are its applications?
Modules
- Types of Cargo
- The Structure of the Atom
- Methods of Electrification
- Electric Field
- Magnetic Field
- Gravitational Field
- Electrical sources
- Electricity
- Potential difference
- Resistor Connections
- Ohm's Law for a Closed Circuit
- Oersted's Experiment
- Faraday's Experiment
- Electric generator
- Motion of charged particles in a homogeneous electrostatic field.
Learning Objectives
- An introduction to the fundamental concepts of electrostatics and electromagnetism.
- Presenting complex concepts in a simple, interesting, and enjoyable way.
- Development of critical thinking.
- The connection between science and technology.
- Connection to everyday life.
Additional Material - Bibliography
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