Introduction to Electrostatics

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Submission Information
Authors	Karen King
Contact Email	karen.king@scienceandtech.org
School / Organization	Denver School of Science and Technology
Submitted	07/05/06
Updated	09/01/31
Contribution Description
Title	Introduction to Electrostatics
Simulations	Balon dan listrik statis
Keywords	Electricity, Circuits
Description	I do this lesson on the first day of our electostatics unit. Learning Goals: i) Explain how what it means for something to be positively or negatively charged; ii) Explain what "net charge" means and how to find it; iii) Explain ways in which something can become charged; iv) Explain movement of objects based on your understanding of electrostatic force The thing I like the best about this lesson is that it provides a great opportunity for differentiation. Almost all students have had some electrostatics background, and therefore have something to add in the "know" column of their notes. However, even those that tell me that they already know everything about this unit quickly discover that they still have a lot to learn.
Level	Middle School, High School
Type	Lab
Subject	Physics, Chemistry
Duration	60 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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