Shock+Wave

= Shock Wave =

In general you should: State WEBSITE Info is not there yet; check weekly. Use my notes.

 * 1) Make simple[| circuits.] Learn circuit diagrams. Calculate resistance in series and in parallel circuits.
 * 2) Learn about magnetism. Draw fields for different magnets.
 * 3) Make an electromagnet.
 * 4) How are electricity and magnetism related?
 * 5) Use Ohm's Law to calculate amperes, volts, and ohms in each type of circuit.
 * 6) Use a multimeter to check your calculations for circuits you build..

Housekeeping: You will need to have your own box for these items. Neatly stored and labeled in my classroom. We will need to find out what goes to competition.

Week 1
a. What are the variables you can infer? List them. b. What questions do you have? You can do this experimentally and mentally. c. Use paper clips to test the electromagnet that you build. Keep very good lab records. d. Change one variable only and retest the strength. Keep your work clearly documented. e. Continue to change one variable at a time till you have exhausted possibilities.
 * Review the website for your event.
 * Use my high school physical science book to learn about electricity and circuits. I teach physics also but I think this will be more than adequate for you to learn.
 * Make an electromagnet. Problem: What factor(s) control the strength of an electromagnet.

Week 2

 * Still checking the website??
 * Magnets and magnetic fields
 * Determine the field lines for every magnet that we own.
 * How can you determine North and South Poles of a magnet?
 * Make a compass using a needle and cork.

Week 3

 * Still checking the website??
 * Ohms' Law in Lab: Circuits
 * Build a series circuit with switch, 1 light bulb. 2 light bulbs, 3 light bulbs. Measure the amps in the circuit.
 * Build a parallel circuit with a switch and 2 light bulbs, 3 light bulbs. Measure the amps in the circuit.
 * How are these circuits alike, different? Make a double bubble thinking map to illustrate this.

Making electricity from magnetism. Generators. LED's: one way light bulbs. [|Photovoltaic Cells] Still checking the website??
 * Week 4**