Download Unit V: Electricity and Magnetism

UNIT V: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
ELECTRICITY AND M AGNETISM ARE CAUSED BY CHARGED PARTICLES
TOK CONNECTION - Early scientists identified positive charges as the charge carriers in metals, however
the discovery of the electron led to the introduction of “conventional” current direction. Was this a suitable
solution to a major shift in thinking? What role do paradigm shifts play in the progression of scientific
knowledge?
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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TOPIC / ACTIVITY
HW DUE (MAJOR
ASSESSMENTS IN BOLD)
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Feb 1
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Feb 7
Feb 9
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Feb 15
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Feb 22
Feb 24
Feb 28
Mar 2
Mar 6
Mar 8
Static electricity & point charges
11th grade field trip – just a few kids
Electric Fields & Electric potential
V = IR and Power
Circuits 1
Circuits 2
Electricity Quiz
11th grade RTC trip
Magnets & magnetic field
Magnetic force & solenoids
Review – E&M
Review – Work, Energy, Momentum
CA!
Circuit lab
Data analysis review
Data analysis project
HW 1
HW 2
HW 3
HW 4
Major Quiz
HW 5
HW 6
CA exam
Circuit Lab
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Compare and contrast conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
Differentiate between neutral, charged, and polarized objects
Calculate force due to static charges
Draw and interpret electric field lines
Describe how electrical potential varies around a circuit, including the role of batteries and other
circuit elements.
Use Ohm’s Law to calculate current, resistance, or electrical potential difference
Define and calculate electric power
Contrast DC and AC circuits
Identify series and parallel circuit connections and calculate equivalent resistance for each.
Identify the function and ideal characteristics of capacitors, ammeters, and voltmeters.
Compare and contrast magnetic fields with electric fields.
Compare and contrast electromagnets and permanent magnets
Calculate the force, strength, and direction of a magnetic field.
Compare electric force and magnetic force.
Calculate the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field induced by a current carrying wire