Electrostatics

Curriculum details

Strand

Electric Field, Magnetic Field and Electronics (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Electrostatics (3.1)

Content standard

2.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of electric fields 2.3.1.LO.1 Use the concept of electric field to Critical thinking, explain how charges interact

Indicator

2.3.1.LI.4 - Define and calculate potential difference

Suggested placement

Semester 2, Week 2 (Week 22 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Source document note

The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

• indicator text - p.118: the document prints this learning indicator code as 2.3.1.LI.1.4
• exemplars - p.118: the document prints this assessment code as 2.3.1.AS.1.4

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 118

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning Building on what others say, learners explain electric potential and potential difference as well as their differences.
Learners define and calculate potential difference and electric potential.
Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment
Assessment (2.3.1.AS.4). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Laptop/Computer
- Projector
- Internet
- Simulation lab software
- Van de Graaff generator
- Flash cards
- Science kit with connectors, resistors and capacitors