In Grade 12 DP physics class, students are studying nuclear physics and electromagnetic induction through exciting experiments.
This class, like many DP classes, is a combined HL and SL class. For the combined SL and HL part of the lesson, students performed an experiment regarding nuclear physics. They visualized the Bohr model of the atom by analyzing emission spectra of different gases, such as nitrogen and oxygen. Students then solved practice problems to reaffirm their understanding of the concepts.
The HL students are also studying the concept of electromagnetic induction and basic principles of electricity generators. For the HL portion, students performed a second experiment where they witnessed how electromagnetic induction and electricity generation works in real life.
Both classes used hands-on approaches to investigate each phenomena before practicing calculations. Through the experiments, students engage all their senses, which ensures that they will effectively understand and retain information.
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