Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Power Systems & Efficiency
Are you looking for a reading resource about the efficiency of power systems? Here is one that introduces the output/input ratio, measurement of energy by joules or calories, and efficiency ratings. For STEM classes that are learning...
Curated OER
Physics 152 Fall 2004 Final Exam, Parts A, B, C, D
At the end of a general physics course focused on light and electricity, you can administer this exam. Concepts covered include electromagnetism, circuits, induction, light rays, lenses and mirrors, characteristics of light, electron...
Curated OER
Electricity
Students examine basic electrical components. They build a simple electrical circuit which rings a buzzer. They experiment with conducting and nonconducting materials.
Colorado State University
How Can You Demonstrate the Different Efficiencies of Different Light Bulbs?
Need a bright idea for an engaging lab? Watch your class light up as they explore the difference in efficiency between incandescent and LED bulbs! The resource makes use of simple materials and encourages learners to infer what's...
Curated OER
Karnaugh Mapping
In this electrical circuit activity, students answer a series of 17 questions using a Karnaugh map to generate a Boolean expression, and identify logic gates and functions. This activity is printable and the answers are available on-line.
Curated OER
Conventional Transistor Overview and Special Transistors
In this electrical circuit worksheet, students develop an understanding of micro-controllers and then answer a series of 13 open-ended questions about transistors that include analyzing schematics. This worksheet is printable and the...
Curated OER
Multiplexers and De-multiplexers
In this electrical circuit worksheet, students answer a series of 15 open-ended question about multiplexers and DE-multiplexers such as those found in telephone systems. The worksheet is printable and the answers are revealed on-line.
Curated OER
Flip-flop Circuits
In this electrical activity, students design and build a circuit board to grasp the understanding of DC-AC circuit design before answering a series of 25 open-ended questions that include schematics. This activity is printable and there...
Curated OER
Counters
Within this electrical circuit activity, students design and build a circuit board to understand counters. Students will answer a series of 24 open-ended questions that include analyzing schematics. This activity is printable and the...
Curated OER
Shift Registers
In this electrical circuit worksheet, students design and build a circuit board to grasp the understanding of shift resister circuit design before answering a series of 22 open-ended questions with schematics. This worksheet is printable...
Curated OER
Memory Devices
In this electrical worksheet, students design and build a circuit board to grasp the understanding of various electronic memory devices before answering a series of 18 open-ended questions that include analyzing schematics. This ...
Curated OER
Design Project: Logic Probe
In this electrical circuit worksheet, learners answer a series of 5 open-ended questions about logic probes. This worksheet is printable and the answers are revealed online.
Curated OER
Student Power Use
Young scholars calculate the energy usage in their bedroom. In this physics lesson, students compare their energy consumption during school days and weekends. They recommend ways to save energy.
Curated OER
Electricity and Magnetism
For this electricity and magnetism worksheet, students will answer 17 questions about how electrons flow, how electric motors work, and the function of a transformer.
Curated OER
Design Project: Intercom System
In this electrical worksheet learners design an intercom circuit and answer 2 open-ended questions about the volume control and microphone of the intercom. This worksheet can be printed and the answers to the questions are available...
Curated OER
Digital Logic Signals
In this electronics learning exercise, students interpret schematic diagrams and analyze circuit components to answer 9 short answer and problem solving questions.
Curated OER
Binary Math Circuits
In this electronics worksheet, students perform mathematical operations using binary circuits to answer 11 questions. They explain and analyze schematic diagrams given.
Curated OER
Digital Communication
In this physics worksheet, students differentiate the three telegraph circuits. They complete 10 short answer questions about digital communication.
Curated OER
Who Turned on the Lights?
Seventh graders discuss how energy is transformed from one form to another. In this physics lesson, 7th graders design and build their own hydro generator. They identify the factors that affect its energy production.
Curated OER
Design Project: Stepper Motor Driver
For this electronics worksheet, students design and build a stepper motor drive circuit. They answer 1 short answer question about the design.
Curated OER
Technology at Work
Students complete a research project. In this technology lesson, students discuss the term technology and when technology began. Students work in groups to brainstorm a list of the top ten technological advances in history. Students...
Curated OER
Construction of an Ammeter and a Voltmeter from a Galvanometer
Students explore series and parallel circuits. In this physics lesson, students construct a simple circuit and measure its maximum current. They construct their own voltmeter and ammeter that operates at a specified range.
Curated OER
Cycling Energy
Fourth graders are introduced to how electricity is produced. In groups, they compare and contrast the linear production of energy with other forms of mechanical energy production. They try to make a turbine work acting like it is part...
Curated OER
Advanced Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
In this electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction worksheet, students answer 11 questions using calculus to determine things such as magnetic flux and wave output.