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D. Physics
Principles and Applications of Electricity
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives, their communities, and the environment.
Overall expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
D1. Relating Science to Our Changing World
assess social, environmental, and economic impacts of electrical energy production and consumption, and describe ways to achieve sustainable practices
Specific expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1
assess social, environmental, and economic benefits and challenges resulting from the production of electrical energy from various sources
D1.2
evaluate how electrical energy production and consumption impact various communities locally or globally, and describe ways to achieve sustainable practices
D1.3
develop a plan of action to address a local or global electrical energy production or consumption issue, including strategies for energy conservation
D1.4
analyse social, environmental, and economic impacts of emerging technologies related to electrical energy production, consumption, storage, and conservation
D2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts
demonstrate an understanding of the nature of electric charges, including properties of static and current electricity
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