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Electric Field Lab
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| Title | Electric Field Lab |
| Description | Learning objective: Overall expectation: Investigate in qualitative and quantitative terms electric fields and solve related problems Specific learning objective: Describe the properties of electric fields: -the variables that affect the interaction between charged bodies -the strength and direction of the electric field around a charged body -the use of vectors to help explain the interactions Part I -Minds On -15 minute introduction to the background information needed to complete the Electric Field lab Part II - Critical Thinking Activity - Students will work in groups of 3-4 in order to complete the Electric Field Lab. |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Electric Charges, Electric Field, Electric Field Vectors |
| Simulation(s) | Charges and Fields |
| Author(s) | Siros Amini |
| Contact Email | siros.amini@gmail.com |
| School / Organization | Earl of March Secondary School |
| Date submitted | 11/27/14 |
| Date updated | 12/4/14 |
Comments
I think this is a well thought lesson to scaffold the learning, requiring students to think about what they might know and use the sim to confirm or correct their ideas. Also, having students find real-life applications without specific direction should help them see how learning about fields will help them. I bet you will see interesting discussions if they have time to do their research in class. You could also challenge them to play the game as a reward if they complete the activity. Thanks for sharing.
Trish
12/4/14
