Coulomb Interaction I

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Abstract

The activity is intended for use when students begin to learn about electric forces. This activity is great after a laboratory experience or demonstration of “Sticky Tape,” but that experience is not necessary for successful completion of this activity. In this activity, students develop the Coulomb Law for the force between electrically charged objects. Students will also develop their ability to interpret diagrammatic models and make inferences based on those models, as well as identify patterns from graphical representations of “data” from a computer-based simulation.

Level: High School
Setting: Classroom
Activity Type: Learning Cycle
Discipline: Physics
Course: Physics
Keywords: Coulomb Law, Electric Force, Positive and Negative Charges

Author Biography

Andrew Totah-McCarty

Andrew creates free, publicly available Physics curricula to help teachers and students around the world have access to quality learning experiences. He focuses on using constructivist pedagogy to guide students to create a model-based understanding of physics content. He co-created Phenomena First to share these curricular resources with a broader audience. Andrew taught high school Physics for 7 years and currently manages project-based instruction at Summit Public Schools and teaches an introductory Physics course at San Jose State University. He also coaches new science teachers through the Exploratorium Leadership Institute. He is a Senior Fellow in the Knowles Teacher Initiative (2012 cohort).

ToC Image: Electric Force between Two Charged Pieces of Tape

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Published

2023-10-02

How to Cite

Totah-McCarty, A. (2023). Coulomb Interaction I. POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, 4(1). Retrieved from https://pac.pogil.org/index.php/pac/article/view/314

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Activities for Review

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Copyright (c) 2023 Andrew Totah-McCarty

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