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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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