Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Electromagnetism Day 5

Coloumb's Law and Transistors


What: Students will be able to describe the function and significance of transistors.
How: Students will draw a comic to show the two functions of transistors.
Why: To be a critical thinker, we need to connect our knowledge of electricity to the inventions that have changed the world.
Agenda
1. Do Now
2. Brainpop- computer history
3. Old school commercial
4. MAKE presents
5. Transistorized
6. Comic Strip Exit Slip

http://vega.org.uk/video/programme/222







Sunday, February 12, 2012

Electromagnetism Day 4

Parallel Circuits and Electrical Power

What: SWBAT solve problems using Ohm's Law with Parallel Circuits, and the equation for Electrical Power.
How: Students will solve problems on an exit slip using the equation for electrical power and Ohm's Law.
Why: To be academic achievers we need to master the problems that we will see on the CST.

Agenda:
1. Power videos!
2. Brainpop
3. Notes
4. P = IV
5. Exit Slip
6. HW