University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Georg Simon Ohm
More than a dry series of facts about Ohm's life, this page from the University of St. Andrews provides interesting anecdotal accounts which reveal the personality behind the man. Thorough, interesting and an abundance of facts. A great...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Calculating Reactance
Find out how the current in a circuit can be impeded by three types of circuit components.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Calculating Impedance
A short tutorial about calculating impedance.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Dc Circuits: Series Resistances (Sparks 1)
This interactive simulation guides you through the wiring of the standard breadboard and presents you with questions regarding voltage drops and currents in series resistive circuits.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Why Does Adding Bulbs Make Them All Dimmer?
This tutorial illustrates why adding bulbs to a circuit makes all the bulbs dimmer.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Calculating Current in Series Parallel Circuits
Use resistance formulas to determine the total resistances of the series and parallel parts. Then, use Ohm's Law to calculate the voltage drops across and currents through each part.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Parallel Circuits
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn about parallel circuit design, and how to calculate equivalent resistance from resistors in a parallel circuit.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Series Circuits
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn about series circuit design, and the role of resistors in maintaining the integrity of a circuit.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Selected (11) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver. This story follows the wife and four daughters of a Baptist preacher who moves them to the Belgian Congo in 1959, setting the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Social Change & Revolution: Why Do People Resist Change?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "Why do people resist change?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker
Celie is an African American woman living in Georgia in the early 20th century. She suffers decades of abuse as she struggles to find love and friendship in her life. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "The Color...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
Anne Frank's diary provides a first-person account of the struggles an adolescent girl faces as her family hides from the Nazis within the terrifying setting of an overcrowded annex. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 6-8) to pair...
Other
Southwest Tech: Combination Circuit
Explains what a combination circuit is and how to calculate the resistance and amperage values in this type of circuit.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Electric Current
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines electric current and relates electric current to different materials (insulators and conductors).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Electric Analogies
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore a different way of thinking about electricity as a way to become familiar with the concept of potential, current, and resistance using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Power Lines
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the relationship between electric potential, current, and resistance in the context of high-voltage AC power lines using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Flashlight
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about electric circuits, the flow of current, electrical resistance, and electrical power dissipation by exploring the operation of a flashlight using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet...
Other
Irac: Resistance Definition
Resistance may be defined as 'a heritable change in the sensitivity of a pest population that is reflected in the repeated failure of a product to achieve the expected level of control when used according to the label recommendation for...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Resistivity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The factors that affect resistivity are explained, e.g., wire gauge and length, and conductivity. Also touches upon semiconductors and superconductors. The use of...
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Levers
A quite lengthy chapter on the simple machine the lever. Includes uses, classes, mechanical advantage, formulae, etc. A full discussion, with good illustrations.
Other
Kelly Bear: Teaching Children Refusal Skills
Children who are taught refusal skills are more likely to make positive choices and refrain from engaging in high-risk behaviors. This site lists various learning exercises to practice refusal skills in your classroom.
Other
Western Oregon University: Resistance Skills
Here is a list of some strategies that can be used to resist peer pressure, and some strategies that will help you be most effective. Additional links for more information on responsible decision making are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Air and Fluid Resistance
This article on Khan Academy is about air and fluid resistance that is caused by friction.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electric Potential Difference and Ohm's Law Review
Review the key terms, equations, and skills related to Ohm's law, including how electric potential difference, current, and resistance are related.