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University of Florida

University of Florida: Episodes in Romantic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the "Episodes in Romantic Science," this is as complete as a biography gets without being a book. Includes great information about Oersted and his electromagnetic work, The definitive source. Heavily footnoted with many additional...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Build a Charge Detector

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this hands-on activity, students explore the electrical force that takes place between two objects. Each student builds an electroscope and uses the device to draw conclusions about objects' charge intensity. Students also determine...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Newton's Laws and Electrical Force

For Students 9th - 10th
How do Newton's Laws connect with electrical forces? This overview illustrates how they blend together. After studying this explanation, test understanding with the review questions provided.
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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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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Physics: Coulomb's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a presentation of Coulomb's Law and the electric field potential formula, with example problems.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Magnetic Fields and Compass Orientation

For Students 9th - 10th
Simulate the creation of an induced magnetic field through the use of a simple electric circuit. An interactive demonstration is included.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's First Law of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear explanation of Newton's First Law of Motion, the law of inertia, with diagrams and real-world examples. Useful for both students and teachers. Written by a high school physics teacher.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Coulomb's Law

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides information about Coulomb's law.
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Electrostatics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher lesson plan which includes activities pertaining to common methods of charging objects - induction, conduction, and friction.
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Electrostatics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement project at the Illinois Institute of Technology. A teacher lesson plan which includes several Van de Graaff generator demonstrations and some station-style labs....