Download Honors Physics Unit #8 - Evangelical Christian Academy

Evangelical Christian Academy
Instructional Guide: Course Outline
Department Science
Course Title Honors Physics
Course Length Two Semesters
Unit Title Static Electricity, The Electric
Field, Current Electricity, Series
and Parallel Circuits,
Chapters 21 – 24
Unit Length estimate ~ 20 days
Instructional Objectives
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List the three parts of an atom and describe how electrons are transferred
Compare and contrast conductors, insulators, and semiconductors
Describe what happens when like and opposite charges interact
Explain what charging by conduction and induction means
Using Coulomb’s Law, calculate the force one charged body exerts on another
charged body depending on how far apart they are located from eachother
Determine what causes an electric field and be able to draw electric field lines
Calculate electric field intensity
Calculate electric potential and compare electric potential energy intensity
between like and opposite charges
Calculate the potential difference between two points a distance apart in a
uniform field of intensity
Determine how electrons are shared
Describe and be able to calculate capacitance
Define electric current
List parts of a circuit and describe what they do (battery, capacitor, resistor, etc.)
State Ohm’s Law and relate the statement to resistance
Draw Electric Circuits
Calculate Electric Power
Define a kilowatt hour and memorize its value
Visually recognize the difference between circuits in series and parallel circuits
Calculate voltage, resistance, and current for series circuits and parallel circuits
and a combination of the two
Describe what an ammeter and voltmeter measures and applications of both
devices
Instructional Resources
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Textbook: Physics Principles & Problems
Teacher Resource Masters Physics Principles & Problems
Physics Laboratory Teacher Annotated Edition
Visuals:
o Chapter 21 Teaching Master: Charging by Conduction and Induction,
Separation of Charge, Coulomb’s Law, Electrostatic and Gravitational
Forces
o Chapter 22 Teaching Master: Millikan’s Oil Drop Experiment, Charge
Sharing
o Chapter 23 Teaching Master: Symbols Used in Electric Current
Diagrams, Simple Circuit
o Chapter 24 Teaching Master: Series Circuit, Parallel Circuit, Series and
Parallel Circuit
Biblical Integration
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God is the author of science, the creator of all things. Studying His creation
allows us to marvel His nature.
The rationality of the universe is a gift from God. God has created the universe
according to a rational plan. Moreover, He has created man in His image
(Genesis 1), so that man is a thinking, conscious, religious being who can
discern the mathematical structure placed in the universe by the Creator.
For physics to be possible there must be a basic uniformity to nature: the same
laws should apply over extended periods of time. Otherwise no predictions are
possible. Christianity supplies a basis for such observed regularity: God, in His
covenant with Noah after the Flood (Genesis 9), promised the regular flow of
times and seasons, until the time comes for a new heaven and a new earth. God
did not just create the universe and then leave it to fend for itself; rather, He is
continuously upholding His creation.
Experts are needed to evaluate and apply the conclusions of scientific research
in a Christian manner. Such experts can guide the Christian community in its
interaction with modern society.
Assessments
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Class participation/discussion
Homework assignments
Research reports
Essays
Quizzes
Individual/group projects
Experiments
Tests
Student Activities
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Chapter 21 Review Worksheet
Minilab 21-1: Electrostatics
Chapter 22 Review Worksheet
Chapter 23 Review Worksheet
Minilab 23-1: Electric Circuits
Demonstration 23-1: Ohm’s Law
Enrichment 23-2: Mystery Circuit Boards
Chapter 24 Review Worksheet
Demonstration 24-1: Short Circuits
Enrichment 24-1: Problems