SPS10 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the properties of and relationships between electricity and magnetism.

SPS10.a Use mathematical and computational thinking to support a claim regarding relationships among voltage, current, and resistance.

• I can define voltage, current, and resistance. (Knowledge)

• Identify and describe the components in a circuit responsible for voltage, current, and resistance. (Knowledge)

• I can describe the relationships between the factors present in Ohm’s Law. (Knowledge)

• I can calculate voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm’s Law and appropriate units. (Knowledge)

• I can infer how changes in voltage affect current and resistance. (Reasoning)

• I can infer how changes in current affect voltage and resistance. (Reasoning)

• I can infer how changes in resistance affect current and voltage. (Reasoning)

• I can predict how voltage, current, and resistance will change as new loads, pathways, or voltage sources are added to a circuit. (Reasoning)

• I can interpret data tables and graphs for voltage, current, and resistance to support a claim about the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance. (Reasoning)

• I can use mathematical and computational thinking to support a claim regarding relationships between voltage, current, and resistance. (Reasoning)

SPS10.b Develop and use models to illustrate and explain the conventional flow (direct and alternating) of current and the flow of electrons in simple series and parallel circuits. (Clarification statement: Advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits should be addressed.)

• I can describe the difference between alternating and direct current. (Knowledge)

• I can describe the difference between conventional current and the flow of electrons. (Knowledge)

• I can explain the flow of electrons in a circuit. (Knowledge)

• I can describe how current is affected by a parallel circuit versus a series circuit. (Knowledge)

• I can list the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits. (Knowledge)

• I can infer which type of circuit would be best used in different scenarios. (Reasoning)

• I can analyze examples of series and parallel circuits to explain the flow of electrons in each and the changes both undergo as components of the circuit are added. (Reasoning)

• I can design a functional simple series circuit and a parallel circuit. (Product)

• I can develop and use models to illustrate and explain the conventional flow (direct and alternating) of current and the flow of electrons in simple series and parallel circuits. (Product)

SPS10.c Plan and carry out investigations to determine the relationship between magnetism and the movement of electrical charge. (Clarification statement: Investigations could include electromagnets, simple motors, and generators.)

• I can describe how an electrical charge flows and how electrical charges attract/repel. (Knowledge)

• I can define and explain magnetism. (Knowledge)

• I can describe how magnetic force affects the flow of electrical currents. (Knowledge)

• I can describe how the current through a wire around an object affects its magnetism. (Knowledge)

• I can explain the structure and function of electromagnets. (Knowledge)

• I can explain the relationship between magnetism and the movement of electrical charge. (Reasoning)

• I can predict how changes in an electric field affect a magnetic field. (Reasoning)

• I can apply the concept of electromagnetic induction to explain the operation of generators. (Reasoning)

• I can apply the concepts of electromagnetism to electric motors. (Reasoning)

• I can plan and conduct an investigation to determine the relationship between magnetism and the movement of electrical charge. (Skill)

• I can design an electromagnet that demonstrates the relationship between magnetism and electric charge. (Product)

• I can communicate data from an investigation to provide evidence of the relationship between magnetism and the movement of electrical charge. (Product)