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Electrostatics Presentation PPTElectrostatics Presentation PPT
Publisher
Batesville Community School Corporation
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
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Science
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Resource Type
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Duration
45 mins
Number of Slides
29
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
PPT

Electrostatics Presentation

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Energize young scientists with this introductory presentation on the electromagnetic force. From learning about basic topics like protons and electrons, to more in-depth concepts like Coulomb's law and electric dipoles, physics students begin to develop an understanding of the fundamental forces of nature.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Introduce a physics unit on electricity with a class viewing of this presentation
  • When discussing the slide on Coulomb's Law, provide one or two example problems that demonstrate how the law is applied
  • Include demonstrations during the presentation that model concepts like electrical charge, repulsion, and attraction
  • Insert images and diagrams into the presentation to further support students with understanding the main ideas

Pros

  • Concepts are clearly explained without overwhelming the audience with too much information
  • Key terms are written using a yellow font, making them stand out from the rest of the text
  • Presentation is available as a PowerPoint file that can be modified to meet the needs of specific classes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.11-12.6 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.9

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