These are "prescribed learning outcomes" for BCs integrated science 10 course.
It is expected that students will:
• state the relationships between charged
objects
• demonstrate how electricity results from
the movement of charged particles such as
electrons and ions
• describe the interactions between magnetism
and electricity and relate these to common
devices
• use apparatus to determine the relationships
between current, voltage, and resistance in
different types of circuits
• relate power and energy to common electrical
devices
• describe the distribution and safety
considerations of electricity from its generated
source to its use within the home
• apply knowledge and data to make
recommendations for reducing energy wasteSimple electrostatic experiments give students an
understanding of the basic laws of electrostatics. These
form a basis for learning about the principles of current
electricity. Students construct simple electrical circuits
and measure basic electrical quantities to understand
the interrelationships. They observe and use magnetic
and electrical interactions to learn about practical
applications of electromagnetism. Safety and energy
efficiency are included throughout these topics.
• Use a Van de Graaff generator or charged balloons
to demonstrate the effects of static charges. Through
manipulation of charged objects, students explore
attraction and repulsion of charges. Reinforce the
idea that negative charges result from the gain of
electrons and positive charges from the loss of
electrons.
• Have students connect a 50 cm piece of thick copper
wire to one terminal of a galvanometer and ground
the other terminal. A charged object is touched to the