Unit Overview
This unit begins with a bridge from our **Rocketry Project** to the fundamental forces that power our modern world: **Electricity and Magnetism**. We start by wrapping up our engineering iterations before diving into the invisible push and pull of **Electric Charges** and **Fields**. From there, we explore the practical engineering of **Circuit Logic**, the deep connection of **Electromagnetism**, and the physics of **Induction** and real-world power grids.
MISSION: MATCHING GAME BOX
Operational Focus: Circuit Logic, Wiring Design & Physical Engineering
"Apply parallel circuit principles to engineer a multi-pathway electrical matching game board."
Design and wire a custom game box with hidden pathways. Connect corresponding question-and-answer pairs so that a light bulb or buzzer activates only upon a correct match.
Essential_Qs
- >_ How do invisible electric fields cause motion and store energy?
- >_ Why does the arrangement of a circuit (series vs. parallel) drastically change its function?
- >_ How are electricity and magnetism fundamentally two sides of the same coin?
- >_ How does a generator convert mechanical motion into the electrical energy that powers our cities?
Circuit_Board
Learning Objectives
Identify components of a circuit and define voltage, current, and resistance.
Calculate electrical relationships using Ohm's Law and map magnetic field lines.
Construct functioning circuits and electromagnets based on specific design constraints.
Diagnose faults in complex systems and engineer multi-step energy transfer solutions.
Cognitive Progression Chart
DOK levels by lesson day. Tracking the intellectual current!