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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Crossroads: Chicano Identity and Border Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and explore complex ways that the theme of "frontiers" or socio-political borders affect Chicano identity in the US and examine notions of "resistance" and "affirmation" as a fundamental ideology in Chicano life,...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Cliff Diver

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the relationship between position and velocity for a diver accelerating under the influence of gravity and air resistance. Measure velocity and position based on variables of the height of...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Electricity and Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about static electricity using terms such as friction, induction, and conduction. They also explain and illustrate the difference between alternating and direct current, and understand the relationship among voltage,...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Bright Is Your Glow Stick? Measure It!

For Students 9th - 10th
Objects that glow in the dark hold a special place in the imagination of both children and adults. The lights go out at night, but these odd things refuse to disappear. Where does the light come from? Do they work in any climate? In this...
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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ohm's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about Ohm's Law, circuits, and current by observing how adjusting the voltage and resistance changes current according to Ohm's Law. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and...
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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Resistance in a Wire

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about resistivity, resistance, and circuits by observing how changes in resistivity, length, and area affect resistance in a wire. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS-People in the West site provides an excellent biography of the great Native American leader, Chief Joseph. The site includes a photo and his famous surrender speech.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Blue Is Your Sports Drink?

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you read the list of ingredients in foods and drinks before you buy them at the grocery store? If you do, you may have noticed that many of the items that are blue in color have the same dye, called FD&C blue 1. In this chemistry...
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Website
Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Electricity

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canada Science and Technology Museum answers some of the most common questions about electricity. For example, get the definition of electricity, the difference between alternating and direct currents, and learn how a fuse works.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Electric Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
In this unit students discover the meaning and some applications of electric potential, commonly known as voltage, and how it powers some simple circuits.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Currents, Resistors, and Power

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will learn about electric current, resistance and current density. Learn how current density relates to electric field strength and how resistance produces heat.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Designing a Thermostat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate circuits and their components by building a basic thermostat. They learn why key parts are necessary for the circuit to function, and alter the circuit to optimize the thermostat temperature range. They also gain an...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sliding Textbooks

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this culminating activity of the unit which highlights how forces play a role in engineering design and material choices, students explore and apply their knowledge of forces, friction, acceleration, and gravity in a two-part experiment.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Put Some Energy Into It! Use a Calorimeter to Measure

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this science fair project, use a calorimeter with an attached heating element to measure how water responds to added thermal energy.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity

For Students 9th - 10th
Four complete lessons on current electricity in the study of physics. Lessons include informational text, interactive activities, animations, and quick, interactive comprehension checks.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Comprehensive List of All the Physics Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a long list of physics formulas for easy reference.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Parallel Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students learn what a parallel circuit is and how it differs from a series circuit.
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Unit Plan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Current, Resistance, and Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate current, resistance, and power. Some topics explored in the activities are Ohm's law, electrical power, and solving circuits. The resource consists of video clips, lecture notes, online textbook chapters, exam...
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ac Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive site organized well with many topics dealing with AC circuits.
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Handout
Boston University

Elementary Physics: Current and Resistance

For Students 9th - 10th
A general summary of electrical resistance including a comparison of AC and DC current.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ohm's Law and Current Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Georgia State University Ohm's law is stated in words and using equations. A JavaScript form allows for multiple practice problems with instant feedback and reinforcement. Kirchoff's current law is stated and...
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Arctic Ocean: What Are Conductors and Insulators?

For Students 4th - 6th
Visit Vlad and learn about the properties of conductors and insulators, and what materials are used for them.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Voices of the American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Voices of the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Handout
University of Guelph

University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Dc Circuits: Resistors in Series

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains and illustrates the meaning of series connections. Discusses the voltage-current-resistance relationships for series connections of resistors. An example problem on series calculations can be accessed from this page.