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Characteristics of Electricity Unit Plan
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9.1
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9.2
9.3
9.4
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9.5
9.6
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9.7
9.8
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9.10
9.11
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10.2
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10.5
10.7
10.9
10.10
10.12
10.13
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11.2
11.5
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11.8
11.9
Topics
Investigating Electric Charges
 Investigate basic properties of static electric charges
The Electrical Nature of Matter
 Model of the electrical nature of matter
Charging by Friction
 lab activity
Charging Different Substances by Contact
 lab activity
Transferring Charge by Contact
Insulators and Conductors
 physical properties of insulators and conductors, factors affecting
charge strength
Discharging Charged Objects
 grounding, discharging, discharging at a point
Induction
 induced charge separation, creating a permanent charge
Lightning
 identifying the causes of lightning, safety
Interesting Insulators and Conductors
 computer assignment
The Electric Circuit
 student activity
Electricity and Electric Circuits
 sources of energy, electric loads, control devices, connectors
 circuit diagrams and symbols
Electric Potential (Voltage)
 water pump model of voltage
Electrochemical Cells
 primary well cells and dry cells
Cells in Series and Parallel
Electric Current
 static and moving electric charges, electric shock
Electrical Resistance and Ohm’s Law
 voltage, current, and resistance, short circuits
Parallel and Series Circuits
 lab investigation
Electric Circuits with Multiple Loads
 series and parallel circuits
Measuring Electrical Energy
 3 factors determining the amount of electrical energy
Electrical Energy
 renewable and nonrenewable, sustainability
Small-Scale Generation Methods
 mechanical, thermal, sound, radiant, chemical
Computer Activity: Large-Scale Sources of Electrical Energy
11.11
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12.2
12.4
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12.5
Explore an Issue: Bridging the Energy Gap
 class discussion on the best method of electrical energy production
Distributing Electrical Energy Safely
 energy meter and distribution panel, safety devices
Making the Most of Energy Resources
 energy efficiency, improving efficiency
Electrical Energy Use in the Home