Topic 8 general notes
This topic is very socially relevant right now. Understanding where we get our electricity from and the benefits/drawbacks of the systems is important in making informed decisions. The greenhouse effect is looked at from a physics perspective and it is important to tie this into the news that students will have heard/read about.
Topic 8.1 - Energy sources
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Useful Videos:
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Chris Doner
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Energy Sources Playlist (See Videos 1-3)
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Practical Ideas:
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- Coming later
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Topic 8.2 - Thermal energy transfer
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Useful Videos:
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Chris Doner
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Thermal Energy Transfer Playlist (See Videos 4 and 5)
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Practical Ideas:
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- Heating multiple objects with a Bunsen burner to demonstrate black-body radiation
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topic 8 formative assessment
| topic_8_problem_set_2016.doc |
| topic_8_-_auto-test.pdf |