SHS2 Physics · Semester 2, Week 1
Electrostatics
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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.2 - State Coulomb's law of electrostatics and calculate electrostatic force acting on the charges.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 2, Week 1
(Week 21 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.
- Curriculum reference
- NaCCA curriculum document, p. 118
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Talk for Learning: Describe Coulomb's law and explain the dependence of the force vectors on the signs of the charges Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Assessment (2.3.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning. Teaching and Learning Resources: - Laptop/Computer - Projector - Internet - Simulation lab software - Van de Graaff generator - Flash cards - Science kit with connectors, resistors and capacitors