Unit Overview
This unit begins with a bridge from our **Rocketry Project** to the fundamental forces that power our modern world: **Electricity and Magnetism**. We start by wrapping up our engineering iterations before diving into the invisible push and pull of **Electric Charges** and **Fields**. From there, we explore the practical engineering of **Circuit Logic**, the deep connection of **Electromagnetism**, and the physics of **Induction** and real-world power grids.
MISSION: PHET CIRCUIT LAB
Operational Focus: Schematic Translation & System Analysis
"Translate physical circuit configurations into standardized schematic diagrams and verify system logic."
Use the PhET DC Construction Kit to build virtual models. Identify standard symbols for power sources, conductors, and loads to complete the technical analysis document.
Essential_Qs
- >_ How do invisible electric fields cause motion and store energy?
- >_ Why does the arrangement of a circuit (series vs. parallel) drastically change its function?
- >_ How are electricity and magnetism fundamentally two sides of the same coin?
- >_ How does a generator convert mechanical motion into the electrical energy that powers our cities?
Circuit_Board
Learning Objectives
Identify components of a circuit and define voltage, current, and resistance.
Calculate electrical relationships using Ohm's Law and map magnetic field lines.
Construct functioning circuits and electromagnets based on specific design constraints.
Diagnose faults in complex systems and engineer multi-step energy transfer solutions.
Cognitive Progression Chart
DOK levels by lesson day. Tracking the intellectual current!