Waves Day 2

Electromagnetic vs. Mechanical Waves

both transfer energy in their own way

Objective:

What: SWBAT describe differences between Electromagnetic and Mechanical waves.

How: Students will complete an exit slip where they list examples of mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves and characteristics of each.

Why: To be critical thinkers we need to understand these two types of waves and the ways that they transfer energy.  

Agenda

1. Do Now

2. Waves video here

3. Bitesize intro to Waves

4. Bitesize on Electromagnetic Waves

5. How microwaves work

6. Bitesize intro to waves reading

7. Brainpop Waves
8. Bitesize Test
9. Exit Slip

Waves Day 1

Intro to Waves

Waves are totally pushy...

Objective

What: SWBAT describe and analyze examples of how waves transfer energy.
How: SWBAT correctly answer CST questions about energy transfer through waves and synthesize a situation in which waves are used to transfer energy with 80% accuracy.
Why: To be critical thinkers, we need to understand how are created and how waves affect us in our everyday life.

I. Brainpop

Still not sure what a medium is?  Click here for the definition.

II. Energy in Waves (stop watching at 4:30, we'll get to that later...)

III. Examples of waves.

Electromagnetism Day 8

Magnets

Objective

What: SWBAT determine the direction of a magnetic field

How: On an exit slip of released CST questions, students will use the right hand rule to determine the direction of a magnetic field.

Why: To be critical thinkers, we need to understand how magnets work, and the role that they played in history and the modern world.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Brainpop
3. Bill Nye
4. Magnets Reading
5. .ppt Notes
6. Fields practice
7. Exit Slip

http://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/magnetism

https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfh23k67_3476gcb7frd8


http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/science_technology/maglev_trains/

Electromagnetism Day 6

Calculating Current

What: SWBAT use the equation for current: I = q/t

How: SWBAT solve released benchmark questions by calculating current with 80% accuracy on an exit slip.

Why: To be critical thinkers, we need to use our knowledge of Ohm's Law and electricity to understand the role that a charge plays in the amount of current in a circuit.

Agenda
1. Do Now
2. Current Notes
3. Current independent practice
4. Current Exit Slip
5. Bill Nye- Computers

http://ux.brookdalecc.edu/fac/engtech/andy/elec106/powerpoint/resistors.pdf

http://www.challengehs.org/docs/Ramkissoon/Section_Reviews_ALL_Chapters_HOLT.pdf

Electrical Power Quiz

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

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