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Challenger Early College High School
High School Course Unit Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Donna Americo
Course: Physical Science
Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism
Unit Objectives:
Static Electricity
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Investigate and analyze the transfer of electrons to charge objects.
Demonstrate that opposite charges attract and like charges repel.
Compare and contrast the three methods of charging objects:
o Conduction
o Friction
o Induction
Direct Current Electrical Circuits
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Interpret simple circuit diagrams using symbols.
Investigate open and closed circuits.
Apply Ohm’s Law and the power equation to simple DC circuits: V  IR and P  VI
Distinguish between series and parallel circuits.
Conceptually explore the flow of electricity in series and parallel circuits.
Explain how the flow of electricity through series and parallel circuits is affected by voltage and
resistance.
Magnetism and Its Practical Applications
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Describe the characteristics and behaviors of magnetic domains.
Investigate the attraction of unlike poles and the repulsion of like poles.
Investigate the strength of an electromagnet by varying the number of coils, varying current, or
core material.
Develop an understanding of the relationship between electricity and magnetism in practical
applications such as generators and motors.
Inquiry
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Develop questions for investigation from a given topic or problem.
Distinguish and appropriately graph dependent and independent variables.
Report and share investigation results with others.
Discuss the best method of graphing/presenting particular data.
Use technology resources such as graphing calculators and computers to analyze data.
Use questions and models to determine the relationships between variables in investigations.
Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Read and analyze newspaper, journal, and on-line articles.
Required Supplies and Materials:
Textbook: Prentice Hall Physical Science (PH)
Science Notebook, Colored Pencils (optional), Index Cards & Calculator
Assignment Due Dates:
See attached calendar.
Adjustments will be made to the calendar to meet student’s needs.
Reading List:
PH Physical Science – Chapters 20 -21, pgs. 600-653
Showcase Portfolio Items
Unit Test
Make An Electromagnet Lab
Electricity Project
Unit 5- Vocabulary List
Ch. 20
Electric charge
Electric force
Electric field
Law of Conservation of Charge
Induction
Static charge (static electricity)
Electric current
Ampere (amps)
Electric conductor
Electric insulator
Voltage (volts)
Resistance (ohms)
Ohm’s Law
Electric circuit
Series circuit
Parallel circuit
Electric power
Grounding
Electroscope
Ch. 21
Magnetic force
Magnetic field
Magnetic poles
Magnetosphere
Magnetic domain
Electromagnet
Temporary/ Permanent Magnets