SC15.PHYS.12 | ALEX

Science (2015) Grade(s): 09-12 - Physics

SC15.PHYS.12
Use the principles of Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws to design, construct, and analyze combination circuits using typical components (e.g., resistors, capacitors, diodes, sources of power).

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Knowledge

Students know:

The color code for the resistance of resistors.
The basic principles of static electricity.
How to construct electrical circuits.
Several different components can be used to build an electrical circuit.

Skills

Students are able to:

Design and use models.
Develop an appropriate experimental procedure.
Create a data sheet.
Collect and organize experimental data.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Make measurements using standard units.
Effectively manipulate laboratory equipment.
Work safely in collaborative lab groups.
Manipulate equations.
Interpret graphical data.
Solve mathematical equations.
Use a multimeter.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Circuits are complete pathways through which current will flow predictably and will provide energy to the connected component(s).
Circuits may be simple or complex.

Vocabulary

ammeter
voltmeter
series
parallel
model
Kirchhoff's laws
Ohm's law
resistance
current
electric potential
multimeter
positive
negative
electrical components
circuit
voltage source
conductors
resistor color code
circuit diagram
heat
charge
static electricity

Aligned Learning Resources

Discovering and Applying Ohm's Law

Resistors & Batteries: Crash Course Physics #29

Circuit Analysis: Crash Course Physics #30

Capacitors and Kirchhoff: Crash Course Physics #31

AC Circuits: Crash Course Physics #36

Circuit Construction Kit: AC - Virtual Lab

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