Download Electricity

Department: Science
Understanding by Design
Course: Phys-Electricity
Standard(s): 12.11.65 Understand that a magnetic field is generated around an electrical current and that the
motion of a conducting wire through a magnetic field generates a current
through it. Understand that in some substances, such as metals, electrons flow easily, whereas in insulating materials such
as glass they can hardly flow at all.
Semiconducting materials have intermediate behavior. At very low temperatures, some materials offer no resistance to
the flow of electrons and become superconductors.
Stage 1: Desired Results
Understandings
Apply and identify concepts of circuits
Fundamentals - Students will know the definitions of electric current, voltage and voltage sources, resistance, electric
shock, DC/AC current, and electrical power as well as be able to use them correctly in physical systems. Students will
conceptually understand Ohm’s Law and use the following equations to solve simple problems. V=IR
Students will identify and distinguish between parallel and series circuits. Students will draw and identify the
components of a schematic diagram and calculate the effective resistance of simple series or parallel circuits.
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Physics - Students will know the definitions of electric current, voltage and voltage sources, resistance, electric shock,
DC/AC current, and electrical power as well as be able to use them correctly in physical systems. Students will
conceptually and mathematically understand Ohm’s Law and use the following equations to solve problems. V=IR
Students will identify and distinguish between parallel and series circuits. Students will draw and identify the
components of a schematic diagram and calculate the effective resistance of series or parallel circuits. Students will
understand and calculate how electrical energy is transmitted through the power grid.
Honors/AP - Students will know the definitions of electric current, voltage and voltage sources, resistance, electric shock,
DC/AC current, and electrical power as well as be able to use them correctly in physical systems. Students will
conceptually and mathematically understand Ohm’s Law and use the following equations to solve problems, potentially
involving multiple steps and calculations.
Students will identify and distinguish between parallel and series circuits. Students will draw and identify the
components of a schematic diagram and calculate the effective resistance of complex series or parallel circuits. Students
will understand and calculate how electrical energy is transmitted through the power grid.
Essential Questions
How does electricity work?
Knowledge & Skill
See Knowledge & Skills Sheet.
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CURRICULUM\Physics
Stage 2: Assessment Evidence
Test, quizzes, labs, homework, worksheets (see district curriculum folder H:\Science\Department Files\DISTRICT
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Performance Task Summary
Rubric Titles
Practice Quizzes
Standardized Test Practice
Labs
Self-Assessments
Other Evidence, Summarized
Self evaluation of "I Can" statements on K&S sheet.
Other assessment information will be obtained through
observations, classroom participation, class discussion &
interactions, and scaffold learning. The final assessment
will be analyzed with Mastery Manager for teachers to
improve future instruction.
Stage 3: Learning Activities
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Through lecture, class discussion, demonstration, laboratory activities, and video materials students will acquire a
working knowledge of Electricity
Pertinent Chapters:
Fundamentals: 34,35
Regular: 22,23
Honors: 18,19
Estimated Pacing:
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