Section outline

  •   Image result for balanced and unbalanced forces


    Achievement Objectives

    Science Strand: Physical world

    Physical inquiry and physics concepts

    Identify and describe the patterns associated with physical phenomena found in simple everyday situations involving movement, forces, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, waves, and heat. For example, identify and describe energy changes and conservation of energy, simple electrical circuits, and the effect of contact and non-contact on the motion of objects.

    Steps of a scientific investigation process. 

    • Plan the investigation:
      • define the purpose
      • trial the plan
      • identify the key variables
      • select a data collection method that best suits your investigation. Your teacher will guide you.
    • Gather the data:
      • collect the data
      • record the data
      • process data – make appropriate calculations, establish a trend or pattern, present the data in a graph so the relationship can be found
    • Interpret the data:
      • interpret the processed data
      • calculate the gradient and identify the equation of the relationship
      • draw conclusions
      • evaluate the investigation.
    • Present your findings:
      • for this achievement standard, you are required to write a report.

    Learning Intentions:

    We are 

    • exploring the phenomenon of how Electricity is generated

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • define or explain the following how Static Electricity is generated.
    • use scientific skills - Hypothesis, experiment, observe and make a record of my observations
    • use scientific vocabulary to explain the phenomenon of Static electricity

    Activities:

    See web links below.

    Complete investigations as directed by Mr. Morris

    1. Teacher led discussion
    2. Answer the following questions in your Science books after reading the weblink: http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/static.html
    • What is the difference between electrons and protons? 
    • When does a piece of matter have a "charge?" 
    • What happens if two objects have the same charge? What happens if two objects have different charges? Can you think of an example of this? 
    • What often happens when you rub one object with another object? Describe what happens using a specific example. 
    • What kinds of objects give up electrons easily?
    • What kinds of objects pick up electrons easily?
    • What are three examples of static electricity? 
    • When is there a positive charge? 
    • When is there a negative charge?
    • What role does friction play in static electricity?

    Topic Related Weblinks :

    1. https://www.sciencemadesimple.com/static.html
    2. BBC - Bitesize on Static Electricity - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zthyvcw/revision/1