ENERGY AND CHANGE (SP) - Face to Face

Outcomes of Workshop

This workshop will enable you to:

• Understand radiation of light
• Explore the spectrum of visible light
• Know the difference between opaque and transparent substances
• Understand absorption of light
• Explain and demonstrate reflection of light
• Explain and demonstrate refraction of light
• Describe different types of forces
• Describe contact forces
• Describe field forces (non-contact forces)
• Build series circuits
• Build parallel circuits
• Understand resistance in different metals
• Explain input and output devices
• Build a series circuit: cells connected in series
• Connect resistors in series
• Demonstrate measurement and calculation in a series circuit
• Build parallel circuits: cells connected in parallel
• Connect resistors connected in parallel
• Demonstrate measurements and calculations in a parallel circuit
• Understand electric circuits in the home

Target Audience

Grade 7 - 9 Senior Phase teachers and heads of department

Duration: Full day

SACE PD Points:

10