Electricity and Magnetism

Virginia SOL PS.9

Investigate and understand basic principles of electricity and magnetism.

What students need to be able to do

  • Explain how an imbalance of charge generates static electricity.
  • Describe how materials have different conductive properties.
  • Explain how electric circuits transfer energy.
  • Explain how magnetic fields cause the magnetic effects of certain materials.
  • Explain the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields.
  • Describe technologies that use electricity and magnetism.