Intro to Electricity Course Overview:

Can you imagine a world without electricity?

How would we survive without our computers, phones, TVs, Xbox, or tablets – not to mention lights, refrigerators, microwaves, and air-conditioning?

This one semester (15 week) Intro to Electricity course covers the basic concepts of electricity. Students will become familiar with the scientists of electricity who were instrumental in the developments that have brought us to where we are today. Students will learn and apply concepts related to electric charges, current flow, batteries, electrolysis, resistance, series & parallel circuits, ac/dc, electric power, magnetism, electromagnetism, transformers, motors, digital components, and solar cells. We will have an extraordinary time reading, watching, and performing hands-on experiments.

Grade Levels

7-12

Prerequisite(s):

None

Testimonials

My grandson just loves your class. He understands electricity. I do not. Lol. He is my only grandson and I am a retired teacher of 32 years. Thank you for such great lessons.

Curriculum:

Introduction to Electricity Lab Kit $39.95 (purchase early)- https://www.homesciencetools.com/electricity-investigation-kit

eBook provided for free

Syllabus Download:

Intro to Electricity Syllabus [PDF]

Course Outline:

• Electron Theory, Charges, Static Electricity
• Simple Circuits, Batteries, Current Flow, Electrical Power
• Work and Energy
• Series Circuits
• Series Review & Parallel Circuits
• S-P Circuits, LED, breadboards, 3 way switch, rheostats
• Catch up on Circuits & Review GAME CH 1-5
• Midterm Jeopardy
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetism Pt.1 Electricity, Magnetism
• Electromagnetism.Pt.2 Inductance, Transformers
• Electromagnetism Pt.3 Generators, Motors
• Motor Review
• Digital Components
• Solar Fun & Final Game

Meet the Teacher

Anna Pollard

Computer Science, ICT, Web Development, Intro to Python, STEAM Club, Art Classes, Graphic Design, Intro to Game Design, Astronomy, Shocking! An Intro to Electricity

My professional career began in the graphic and web design industry as a Creative Director in the field of Informational Technology. After 15 years of professional IT work, I made a career change to share my technology knowledge with students and began a career in teaching. [...]