ELECTRICITY
Day 1 - Tues, Feb 13
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_electricity.htm
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_lightning.htm
Answer key
Day 2 - Wed, Feb 14
key terms toknow- electron, insulator, conductor, force, electrostatic laws, neutral vs charged, friction, induction vs conduction.
- Collect Experiment analysis assignment
- What is Static Electricity -Video on Basics
- Static Charge Mini Lab Activity Link
Discuss results - Investigating Electricity Basics -complete questions
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_electricity.htm
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_lightning.htm
Answer key
Day 2 - Wed, Feb 14
key terms toknow- electron, insulator, conductor, force, electrostatic laws, neutral vs charged, friction, induction vs conduction.
- Balloon Demo - Why does balloon stick to Wall? Video that covers Charges and Charge interactions
- Lesson: Complete static electricity notes/notes follow-up questions
- Demo: Newton's Cradle -Contact Forces
- Fill in portions of notes - what are contact forces and what you learn from this activity?
Optional: View Video on Understanding Electricity - link
Day 4 - Thur
Day 5 -Fri
Day 6 Tues, Feb 22
Day 7 - Weds, Feb 21
Day 8 -Thurs, Feb 22
Design and prepare for Experiment -
Steps: 1) Having read over procedure complete prelab questions. 2)With partner choose materials that you will use in test. Ensure soft materials chosen are effective at creating static charge on solid materials. 2) Type all required pre-lab components into template on google classroom (#3). Determine Variables -What will be measured and how? What are your constants and why important to test reliability? What is changing (materials tested). Write hypothesis! Answer purpose question by predicting the outcome of your experiment. 5) Type table labels for columns (solid stuff)/rows (soft materials) 6). All data collected during the lab will be recorded in pencil on the tables provided with the pre-lab questions. 7). You will complete your lab report after you do the experiment with your partner next class. 8) Complete analysis, conclusion and critique. Check formatting/edit for grammar and clarity. Submit - turn in completed lab report. Be sure to put both your names on the report!
Day 9 - Fri, Feb 23
Know:
-electrostatic laws - types of variables - independent, dependent and constants
-charging by conduction vs induction -describe control group
-charge diagrams -state hypothesis
-explain behavior of objects and charge interactions -analyze results and draw conclusions from analysis of data
-critique experiment design and reliability of results
-factors affecting static charge build up
-insulators vs conductors
Format: Multiple choice and short answer... Some charge diagrams/explanations required.
Day 10 - Mon, Feb 26 - Turn in lab reports in google classroom end of day on Tuesday at the latest!
Day 11 - Tues,
Day 12- Wed
Day 13 - Thurs
Day 14 - Fri
Day 15/16- Mon/ Tues - Mar 4 and Mar 5
Day 15/16 - Tues/Wed
Day 4 - Thur
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Day 5 -Fri
- Complete Static Electric Investigation Stations
- Video looking at charging by conduction vs induction - useful to watch to understand Stations 5 and 6
- Respond to questions for each section
Day 6 Tues, Feb 22
- Return types of observations and Experiment design and analysis assignments. Discuss marking//Go over answers
- Static Electricity Review questions
- Any questions from station activity done last class to investigate charge behaviour and static laws?
- Complete Station analysis questions - submit
Day 7 - Weds, Feb 21
- Return Post lab assessment for station activity - discuss challenges
- Design a lab expectations link
- -One-two classes to prepare for lab... chose materials, identify variables, constants, write hypothesis etc. Use template on google classroom
-One class to perform lab, analyze data and write conclusions and reflections - Lab Partner's determined;
Design Static Electricity Lab - Go to google classroom. Use template to type in required details.
Data will be entered into table on lab day - all other details typed into lab report before and after completing the experiment
Day 8 -Thurs, Feb 22
Design and prepare for Experiment -
Steps: 1) Having read over procedure complete prelab questions. 2)With partner choose materials that you will use in test. Ensure soft materials chosen are effective at creating static charge on solid materials. 2) Type all required pre-lab components into template on google classroom (#3). Determine Variables -What will be measured and how? What are your constants and why important to test reliability? What is changing (materials tested). Write hypothesis! Answer purpose question by predicting the outcome of your experiment. 5) Type table labels for columns (solid stuff)/rows (soft materials) 6). All data collected during the lab will be recorded in pencil on the tables provided with the pre-lab questions. 7). You will complete your lab report after you do the experiment with your partner next class. 8) Complete analysis, conclusion and critique. Check formatting/edit for grammar and clarity. Submit - turn in completed lab report. Be sure to put both your names on the report!
Day 9 - Fri, Feb 23
- Go over Lab Design Rubric
- Perform lab you and partner prepared for -record results in paper copies of quantitative and qualitative tables
-Complete observation table and any calculations to determine average counts. Sum total of counts per category and divide by number of trials.... i.e 6+8 = 14 /2 = 7 - Discuss how lab went with partner. Which material combination produced the best static charge? How do you know?What type of materials picked up paper pieces? What type of materials did not pick up paper pieces? Why?
- Summarize findings in analysis section
- Type results into the google document and then type conclusion/critique (type all parts and edit for grammar and formatting errors... i.e. ensure tables not split over two pages.... headings bolded ...the typed material is rest not bolded)
- Submit lab completed lab via google classroom on or before Tues, Feb 27 at the latest!
Know:
-electrostatic laws - types of variables - independent, dependent and constants
-charging by conduction vs induction -describe control group
-charge diagrams -state hypothesis
-explain behavior of objects and charge interactions -analyze results and draw conclusions from analysis of data
-critique experiment design and reliability of results
-factors affecting static charge build up
-insulators vs conductors
Format: Multiple choice and short answer... Some charge diagrams/explanations required.
Day 10 - Mon, Feb 26 - Turn in lab reports in google classroom end of day on Tuesday at the latest!
- Van De Graaf Generator Exploration Demo
- Topic: Introduction to Current Electricity, Circuits and Schematic Diagrams (link -info on how electricity works!)
Notes Power point
For Excellent videos and information on electricity visit: link
Video : What is Current - electric current explained and electricity basics Link (11 min) - Video links on AC vs DC circuits - Link (engineeringmindset.com) Link AC/DC Current Explained AddOhms #5
More details on AC/DC Debate
https://www.scienceabc.com/innovation/ac-vs-dc-alternating-current-or-direct-current-which-is-better.htmlhttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/light-acdc/ https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/alternating-current-ac-vs-direct-current-dc/allhttp://www.cleanlineenergy.com/technology/hvdc/how
Day 11 - Tues,
- Complete lesson on current
- Quiz next class on Static Electricity and Scientific Method! Lab reports due today!
- Do Computer Simulation Lab Activity: Understanding Circuits - Computer Activity on Phet - handout
Day 12- Wed
- Quiz on static electricity, charge interactions and Lab Design, Analysis and Conclusions
- Complete Lab Activity on Understanding Circuits and Current Flow and questions! Turn in for marks!
- Review notes on current.
Day 13 - Thurs
- Warm-up: Current
- Complete questions for Phet simulation activity (#1-9) and submit
- Lesson: Drawing Schematic Diagrams (complete notes in handout)
- Complete Practice sheets in notes booklet pgs 4-7
Day 14 - Fri
- Collect outstanding Phet Simulation questions
- Review pgs. 5-7 in notes on circuits and diagrams
- Do warm-up pages 8/9 in notes booklet on circuit diagrams and electron flow
Day 15/16- Mon/ Tues - Mar 4 and Mar 5
- Mark Phet Computer activity questions on Understanding Current in circuits
- Warm up Review Check for Understanding: Current and Circuits (MC questions)
warm-up -circuit diagrams - Lesson: Dangers of Electricity, and Appropriate Safety Measures - handout
- Complete Handout unit material below!
Trades Manual - information on dangers of electrical shock - link - Videos: What actually happens when you get electrocuted? (SciShow) link
Do Volts or Amps Kill You? Voltage, Current and Resistance (2014) by RimstarOrg (5:15 min.) link - Watch Video(s) and complete questions/notes that follow:
Videos 1) link -basic hazards, safe practice and safety devices 2) link - Electrical Safety 101
- Safety Assignment: Not done this semester due to time limitations
- REVIEW SAFETY WORKSHEET.... ASSIGN ELECTRICAL Brochure: illustrate/explain safety hazards/rules around electricity - 3 to 5 important rules
- Explain how two devices in your home protect from electrocution/electrical fires/excess current flow/short circuits! Provide labelled images of devices
Day 15/16 - Tues/Wed
- Complete Safety lesson
- Topic: Voltage, cells, batteries and Resistance power point link
Videos: Comparing Voltage to Current! link (3 min) What is Voltage?
Basic electricity potential difference link (11 min) Visualizing Potential Difference animation link - Demonstration with pie plates: Why bigger batteries do more work than smaller batteries with the same voltage
- Notes on Batteries vs Cells : Lemon Battery Demonstration (lab if time permits)
- Meaning / analogies - pump house analogy, water slides and pie plates with weights
- Resistance Notes
- Do - Complete Key questions in notes in class or for homework if not done! Refer to notes handouts, videos on website and/or links to websites with information.
Day 17 - Thurs, Mar 7
Handout
3. Quiz on Tuesday: Focusses on Current, Circuits, Circuit Diagrams and Electron flow and Safety around electricity.
A little on resistance.
What role do voltage and/or resistance and different components in a circuit play in how or if current flows in a
circuit?
Day 18 - Fri, Mar 8
Note: When using a voltmeter always place cables in parallel to the device. Negative battery terminal to negative input on meter and positive terminal of battery side to positive input on meter.
Video reference: How to correctly connect ammeters and voltmeters in circuits and Why? video link
Day 19 - Mon, Mar 11
Day 21 - Wed, Mar 13
Day 22 - Thurs, Mar 14
Day 23 - Fri, March 15
STOP - Spring Break
Day 24 - Tues, April 2nd
Day 25 - Wed
Practice: Do Textbook - Review of Ohm's Law, page 301, #1-13 omit 11; page 303, #26-31 omit 30 - key 301/303
Electricity Kahoot: Link play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=0b4bb033-6c0a-49a6-822b-30f141e6631b
Day 26 - Thurs - Final Quiz for Electricity, April 4
Final quiz - Ohm's Law Problems and the relationship between current, voltage and resistance analogies as well as
circuit diagrams with parallel and/or series components
Learning Targets Assessed:
Elec 3 - I can describe different types of circuits and draw schematic diagrams showing components and electron flow
Elec 4 - I can describe the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in circuits and use Ohm's law to solve problems.
-Should know and understand: how to draw schematic diagrams for series and parallel circuits; use analogies to explain the relationship between voltage, current and resistance; understand that voltage drops across loads in series add up to the voltage provided by the source. Current in a series circuit is the same in all parts. Understand the difference between cells in series and cells in parallel.
Calculator needed for Ohm's Law questions!
Quiz divided into two sections based on learning targets - questions are a mix of multiple choice, short answer and diagrams
Fri, April 5 - Start Chemistry Unit
Not doing material that follows!
Start Mind Map Activity to review for electricity test - handout
Worth 10% of test mark! Due on test day! Tuesday!
Day 21 - Mon, May 16
Electricity Test Details:
Learning Targets:
I can show how to connect loads in series and parallel and identify short circuits.
I can use Ohm's Law to calculate voltage, current, and resistance at various points in a circuit.
I can demonstrate how electrons flow in a circuit
I can demonstrate the ability to read and construct schematic diagrams
I can demonstrate an understanding of various electrical components by identifying them in a circuit.
I can differentiate between current and static electricity and discuss characteristics of each
I can explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in parallel vs series circuits.
Layout: (29) marks - matching and multiple choice - on Scantron
(33) marks- written portion
- solve circuit diagrams (find missing current, voltage or calculate resistance)
- draw schematic diagrams from circuits pictures and/or words
-draw a short circuit, show current flow explain what happens in circuit due to short and why.
- solve ohm's law problems
Total Marks: 63
You need to know:
-static charge laws
-charging objects by conduction or induction
-conductor vs insulator
- current electricity compared to static electricity
-circuits components and role
-dangers of electric shock
-schematic diagrams and electron flow in parallel, short and series circuits
- What is voltage vs current vs resistance
-batteries and electrochemical cells
-open vs closed circuit
-Ohm's law and how to use formula to solve problems
-Types of Circuits: Short, Series and Parallel Circuits
-Solve circuit diagrams (find missing current, voltage or calculate resistance)
Stop Do not proceed below as old material
-follow instructions on handout
Websites used in this activity are:
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_electricity.htm
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_lightning.htm
Introduction to Electricity Answer key
Not Doing! Battery Demo or lab- Vinegar and lemons handout
Videos on AC vs DC and continue notes from power point
Do: Key questions to complete (end of notes): Use notes and internet. AC/DC Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g17f9J1-r-k Links for Key Questions - Electricity
Teacher led Activity: Create circuit as shown in Phet DC simulation to measure current and voltage
Computer lab to design a parallel circuit lab
http://bit.ly/circuitskit ]http://bit.ly/circuitskit
Steps:
1. Click on the link above (post it on Google Classroom or on your website.
2. Download the file.
3. Run the file that is downloaded.
4. Inside the "Circuits" folder, double-click "run.bat".
5. Do lab conclusions and reflections
Art in Electricity Project
Components for Circuits can be purchased from:
Lee's Electronic's 2500 block Fraser St. Vancouver
Main Electronic's
Best Buy?
Steps:
(drawing and schematic)
3. Purchase required electronic components such as switch, electrical tape, Sauter, insulated wire, switch, battery
holder, motor etc.
4. Create art piece and incorporate electrical components into art. Use schematic diagram to help with connects.
Avoid using conductive materials that will short out circuit. Watch for sharp edges.
5. Write-up- Explain art piece, your reason for doing it the way you did, how the art works electronically
and recycled materials used.
6. Present Art Piece to Class
Complete Labelled Diagram of Art and schematic by next class.
- Review key questions in notes!
- Complete Voltage in a Circuit online activity How does voltage behave in a simple series circuit?
Handout
3. Quiz on Tuesday: Focusses on Current, Circuits, Circuit Diagrams and Electron flow and Safety around electricity.
A little on resistance.
What role do voltage and/or resistance and different components in a circuit play in how or if current flows in a
circuit?
Day 18 - Fri, Mar 8
- Review Voltage online activity
- Hands on Lab activity to Investigate circuits - Follow procedure! Investigating Circuits Handout
Note: When using a voltmeter always place cables in parallel to the device. Negative battery terminal to negative input on meter and positive terminal of battery side to positive input on meter.
Video reference: How to correctly connect ammeters and voltmeters in circuits and Why? video link
Day 19 - Mon, Mar 11
- Warm-up: Review of Voltage, Cells vs Batteries, Safety, and Resistance material for quiz/test Tuesday
- Finish hands on lab investigation from last class
- Expectations for Investigating Circuits -Phet Simulation Lab Investigating Circuits Handout
- one computer per group
-Read procedure before completing each section
-Do not adjust preset values on cells or bulbs!
-draw schematic diagrams before creating simulation on computer - diagrams are graded!
link to access the Phet dc circuit lab
-record all required measurements and respond to all questions
-Use information gathered during lab activity to respond to analysis/conclusion questions - This part can be done independently!
- Quiz II: Current Electricity, Circuits, Electron Flow, Schematic Diagrams and Safety around Electricity.
Less Focus on Resistance - Quiz III will contain analogies explaining current, voltage and resistance, more schematic diagrams with devices in series as well as parallel and Ohm's law problems. - Complete Investigating Circuits - Phet Simulation Lab activity
Day 21 - Wed, Mar 13
- Finish labs and complete conclusions and analysis. Submit BOTH circuit investigations - Hands on and Phet Simulation stapled together! (write partner names in brackets near your name)
- Start Ohm's Law lesson - Calculator required!
Day 22 - Thurs, Mar 14
- Lesson: Ohm's Law and Resistance Power Point and notes on using Ohm's law
- Homework: Do practice in notes; Textbook page 293, # 1-3 page 294, #1-3 - key 293/294
Day 23 - Fri, March 15
- Review homework key 293/294
- Warm-up: Ohm's Law applied! Power point with answer key on slides 8 and 9 link
- Ohm's Law in class independent assignment - open book but independent.
STOP - Spring Break
Day 24 - Tues, April 2nd
- Return quizzes discuss challenges; Return circuit labs
- Investigating Ohm's Law Graphing Activity Link Handout
- Due by end of class or at latest begin of next class!
Day 25 - Wed
Practice: Do Textbook - Review of Ohm's Law, page 301, #1-13 omit 11; page 303, #26-31 omit 30 - key 301/303
Electricity Kahoot: Link play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=0b4bb033-6c0a-49a6-822b-30f141e6631b
Day 26 - Thurs - Final Quiz for Electricity, April 4
Final quiz - Ohm's Law Problems and the relationship between current, voltage and resistance analogies as well as
circuit diagrams with parallel and/or series components
Learning Targets Assessed:
Elec 3 - I can describe different types of circuits and draw schematic diagrams showing components and electron flow
Elec 4 - I can describe the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in circuits and use Ohm's law to solve problems.
-Should know and understand: how to draw schematic diagrams for series and parallel circuits; use analogies to explain the relationship between voltage, current and resistance; understand that voltage drops across loads in series add up to the voltage provided by the source. Current in a series circuit is the same in all parts. Understand the difference between cells in series and cells in parallel.
Calculator needed for Ohm's Law questions!
Quiz divided into two sections based on learning targets - questions are a mix of multiple choice, short answer and diagrams
Fri, April 5 - Start Chemistry Unit
Not doing material that follows!
Start Mind Map Activity to review for electricity test - handout
Worth 10% of test mark! Due on test day! Tuesday!
- Link for Mind maps information and examples
- Discuss - short circuits link
Circuit Types Lesson: Notes and Power Point
- Complete: Circuit Types Lesson: Notes and Power Point
- Check for Understanding: Text page 319; voltage and current diagrams
- Warm-up: Solving Circuits - Voltage, Current and/or use ohm's law to calculate unknown values handout
- Review Check for Understanding: Text page 319; voltage and current diagrams Answer keys
- Overview of Series vs Parallel Circuits/ Schematic Diagrams - Handout key
- Complete practice sheets on series and parallel circuits - handout key
Day 21 - Mon, May 16
- Review any questions related to practice sheets last class.
- Complete Ticket to Electricity Test - Mind Map Activity
- Unit Test next class! Two main parts: Scantron Portion (multiple choice, true and false and matching)
Written Portions: Short Answer explanations; schematic diagrams;
electron flow; Ohm's law problems; solving circuits
- Unit Test Electricity - calculator allowed! Need a pencil for scantron.
- After test: Discover Unit terms - Handout to complete
(use phone or chrome book to look up terms and textbook)
Electricity Test Details:
Learning Targets:
I can show how to connect loads in series and parallel and identify short circuits.
I can use Ohm's Law to calculate voltage, current, and resistance at various points in a circuit.
I can demonstrate how electrons flow in a circuit
I can demonstrate the ability to read and construct schematic diagrams
I can demonstrate an understanding of various electrical components by identifying them in a circuit.
I can differentiate between current and static electricity and discuss characteristics of each
I can explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in parallel vs series circuits.
Layout: (29) marks - matching and multiple choice - on Scantron
(33) marks- written portion
- solve circuit diagrams (find missing current, voltage or calculate resistance)
- draw schematic diagrams from circuits pictures and/or words
-draw a short circuit, show current flow explain what happens in circuit due to short and why.
- solve ohm's law problems
Total Marks: 63
You need to know:
-static charge laws
-charging objects by conduction or induction
-conductor vs insulator
- current electricity compared to static electricity
-circuits components and role
-dangers of electric shock
-schematic diagrams and electron flow in parallel, short and series circuits
- What is voltage vs current vs resistance
-batteries and electrochemical cells
-open vs closed circuit
-Ohm's law and how to use formula to solve problems
-Types of Circuits: Short, Series and Parallel Circuits
-Solve circuit diagrams (find missing current, voltage or calculate resistance)
Stop Do not proceed below as old material
- Investigating Electricity Basics
-follow instructions on handout
Websites used in this activity are:
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_electricity.htm
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_lightning.htm
Introduction to Electricity Answer key
Not Doing! Battery Demo or lab- Vinegar and lemons handout
Videos on AC vs DC and continue notes from power point
Do: Key questions to complete (end of notes): Use notes and internet. AC/DC Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g17f9J1-r-k Links for Key Questions - Electricity
- https://www.scienceabc.com/innovation/ac-vs-dc-alternating-current-or-direct-current-which-is-better.html
- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/light-acdc/
- https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/alternating-current-ac-vs-direct-current-dc/all
- http://www.cleanlineenergy.com/technology/hvdc/how
Teacher led Activity: Create circuit as shown in Phet DC simulation to measure current and voltage
- Materials used in Simulation: ammeter, voltmeter, bulb, wires, two cells
a. Connect ammeter in series within the circuit to measure current supplied by with one cell vs two cells
0.1A to 0.25A
b. In the complete circuit containing two cells, connect the voltmeter in parallel around one cell and then two cells.
Voltage measurements between 1.5 V and 3 V - For homework: Read over circuit lab and complete key questions.
Computer lab to design a parallel circuit lab
http://bit.ly/circuitskit ]http://bit.ly/circuitskit
Steps:
1. Click on the link above (post it on Google Classroom or on your website.
2. Download the file.
3. Run the file that is downloaded.
4. Inside the "Circuits" folder, double-click "run.bat".
5. Do lab conclusions and reflections
Art in Electricity Project
Components for Circuits can be purchased from:
Lee's Electronic's 2500 block Fraser St. Vancouver
Main Electronic's
Best Buy?
Steps:
- Plan out design of art and how electricity will be incorporated into the art.
- 6 V source
- Two different loads
- Parallel circuit component
- Recycled materials
- Fits into shopping bag
- Create Labelled drawing of Art - show parts, and materials used. Create a list of required materials!
- Draw a schematic Diagram of the electrical circuits used in project.
(drawing and schematic)
3. Purchase required electronic components such as switch, electrical tape, Sauter, insulated wire, switch, battery
holder, motor etc.
4. Create art piece and incorporate electrical components into art. Use schematic diagram to help with connects.
Avoid using conductive materials that will short out circuit. Watch for sharp edges.
5. Write-up- Explain art piece, your reason for doing it the way you did, how the art works electronically
and recycled materials used.
6. Present Art Piece to Class
Complete Labelled Diagram of Art and schematic by next class.