Lesson Plan: 6P.4.09

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
How does a Van de Graaff generator work?
Keywords:
  • Transfer (2)
  • Electrons (2)
  • Atom: A single proton or a collection of protons and neutrons with or without circling electrons. (1)
  • Electrostatic: The forces between different charges. (1)
  • Force (1)
  • Charge (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)		 Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
The negative charges which are transferred are electrons. What causes a negative charge?

Explain how a Van de Graaff generator works.
There are electrostatic forces between charged objects. What forces occur between charged objects?

Use Van de Graaff to demo forces between
DESIRABLE: Electrons are able to be transferred because they are on the outer edge of an atom. Why is it that electrons can be transferred by protons can't?
H SET HOMEWORK: Revise keyword meaning and concepts for POO.

Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells