Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Light Bulbs Save Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read a story called New Bulbs Provide More Light, Save Energyand answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events energy saving light bulb lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering...
Interactive
Curated OER

December Math

For Students 5th - 8th
In this December math worksheet, students click on the links to help them answer math problems dealing with issues in December such as electricity, tree shapes, and money. Students complete 7 problems total.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Function Junction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the internal and external components of computers, robots and fan. In this physics lesson, students draw a circuit diagram of their electronic components. They create a battery tester in the lab.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Through Other Eyes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe the structures of crustaceans and the features that give organisms capabilities that exceed those of humans.  In this investigative lesson students replicate some of the features of photo-receptors in a...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Different Types of Diodes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a diode is and what its purpose is, and describes eight different kinds of diodes.
eBook
Science Struck

Science Struck: How Does a Diode Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
A short ebook (with some embedded ads) that explains how diodes work, some different types, and some applications of diodes.
Website
Other

The Electronics Club: Diodes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the role of a diode in a circuit.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Wire Wilt: Light Emitting Diodes Fade as Temperature Increases

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this electronics science fair project, students will investigate how the output of an LED flashlight changes as its temperature increases.
Article
Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Diode Ladder Voltage Multipliers

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the design of circuits that can be used to multiply and rectify AC voltages, e.g., to increase voltage in order to light an LED more effectively and get a brighter light from it.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Semiconductors

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive, manipulate the semiconductor to create a diode, and then watch the electrons change position and energy.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigation of Semiconductors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a web quest, simulations, and hands on activity, students will gain a basic understanding of semiconductors, diodes, and photovoltaic cells. In these activities students will learn how electrons migrate in semiconductors and...
eBook
Other

Easyphysics: Chapter 15 the Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate circuits. Some topics examined are a photo resistor, capacitor, and diode. The resource includes a circuit applet.
Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Audion

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1906, American physicist Lee De Forest invented the Audion (or triode), building on John Fleming's discovery of the diode just a few years before.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electronic Component

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of electronic components: semiconductors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits.
Activity
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? The Invisible Wonders of the Nanoworld

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the invisible marvels of the nanoworld. Some topics examined are nanometer, nanostructures, and a diode. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Semiconductor Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of diodes as they relate to semi conductor devices.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Catching the Perfect Sar Waves!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn the importance of the Pythagorean theorem as applied in radar imaging. They use a sensor unit with IRED (infrared emitting diode) to measure triangle distances and the Pythagorean theorem to calculate and verify distances....
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What's the Conductivity of Gatorade?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use conductivity meters to measure various salt and water solutions, as indicated by the number of LEDs (light emitting diodes) that illuminate on the meter. Students create calibration curves using known amounts of table salt...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Traffic Lights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about traffic lights and their importance in maintaining public safety and order. Using a Parallax Basic Stamp 2 microcontroller, students work in teams on the engineering challenge to build a traffic light with a specific...
Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Transistor

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel Foundation provides detailed information on how the transistor works. The site provides illustrations and animations to help clarify the concepts presented.
Article
Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Led's

For Students 9th - 10th
There are so many different types of LEDs on the market (even of the same size and color), how do you tell the difference between them and which one you should use for your particular application? The simple tests descibed here compare...
Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Fleming's Electric Valve

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information on the Edison Effect and then discusses Fleming's invention.
Online Course
University of Kentucky

Virtual Workshop: The Course on Electricity & Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
On line course on Electricity and Magnetism for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasizes hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
Handout
University of Oxford (UK)

University of Oxford: Easy Laser Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site which explains the inner workings of Lasers. The site is detailed in its explanations but is easily understood at the junior and senior high school level.

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