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Two Kinds of Circuits

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine parallel and series ciruits. They experiment what happens if a bulb is removed from both a parallel and series circuit. They understand the differences between parallel and series ciruits,
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A Simple Motor

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Instructions for building a simple electromagnetic motor are provided for the teacher. Aside from some sketchy background information and a list of content standards to be met, that is about all you will find in this resource. The motor...
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How Photocells Work

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Give small groups of physical scientists tokens that represent electrons in a photovoltaic cell. They play a dice game in which they move the tokens around, representing the flow of electrons through the p-n junction of a semiconductor...
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Castaway or Survivor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What a clever idea! Chemistry learners imagine themselves deserted on an island with a radio, but no batteries. They also have a few odds and ends in their pockets and storage chest. They are challenged to create a battery that will...
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Electrostatics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine ways positive and negative charges are attracted and repelled by watching teacher demonstrations, and complete activity sheet related to classroom demonstration activities to prove proficiency of knowledge of...
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Electric Circuits

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students model the flow of electrons in a circuit, draw diagrams of an electric circuit and build an electric circuit. Students explain how to tell when the path of an electric circuit is complete, and test the conductivity of a variety...
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Circuit Lab

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the properties of electricity. This lab shows students the need for a circuit in order to have a flow of electricity. It demonstrates Ohm's law, which relates voltage, current, and resistance.
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Let it Shine

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate concepts of electricity by watching a video about Ben Franklin, participating in a web activity about simple circuits and experimenting with creating simple circuits. They examine conductors and insulators.
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From Sunlight to Electric Current

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore concept of current in electrical circuits. They examine how energy from the sun can be used to power everyday items, including vehicles.
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Pickle Juice

For Teachers K - 12th
Students generate experimental questions regarding conductors of electricity, plug cord into pickle, and measure and graph voltage drop across electrodes. Students then compare to variety of other conductors of their choosing.
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Pointing at Maximum Power for PV

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Following detailed directions, teams collect the voltage and current outputs of a photovoltaic cell by adjusting the resistance. Using the collected data, they determine the highest power output. Implications for weather and a large...
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Light Your Way

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate how a simple series circuit functions. They design and construct a working portable flashlight, develop a written plan for the flashlight, test their flashlight for functionality and reliability, and draw the series...
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Insulators and Conductors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct an experiment in which they create open and closed circuits.  For this insulators and conductors lesson, students review open and closed circuits and then get in groups to make both kinds of circuit. ...
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Stepper Motor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare a stepper motor from a traditional motor. In this physics instructional activity, students summarize how it works. They build their own stepper motor and explore its uses.
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Electronic Components

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students review new terminology and computer circuits and the value of a resistor. They complete three experiments, "Resistance Activities," Transistor Activities,"Diode Activities" and enter data, results and their findings on Student...
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Home Electrical Safety

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explain the danger of incorrectly wired plugs. In this physics lesson, students construct their own safe plug. They share the finished project in class.
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Circuits and Conductors

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners participate in an online lesson to explain the conductivity of different materials and the effect of changing the power source.
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Magnet Mania

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explain how magnets can be used to make some things move without being touched. They explore that electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, and magnetic effects. They create an electronic poster about magnet...
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What Configurations Work to Light a Bulb?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore simple electrical circuits. Students experiment, using different configurations, to determine what is necessary to compeete a circuit. Students observe similarities between arrangements that work and differences in...
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General Industry Outreach Training Program

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students, after being introduced to an overview of the hazards of electricity at the workplace, view a power point presentation involving the four types of injuries that could result from contact with electricity: electrocution or death,...
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Build a Tesla Coil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore tesla coil through various experiments. In this physics lesson plan, students build their own tesla coils based on a given procedure. They discuss its real world applications.
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Two-Cell Battery

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students build their own two-cell battery and determine which electrolyte solution is best suited for making a battery. They discuss background information for their experiment, construct and test their battery, and using the chart on...
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Applied Science - Technology (3A) Post Lab

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss how energy is created. In this energy activity, 3rd graders look at how a city receives energy and how it is made. They create their own generator using a pin wheel and pipe cleaners. 
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Build Your Own Simple DC Motor

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners, after brainstorming how we interact with some kind of motor every day in our lives, explore how to build their own DC motor. They collect all the parts needed for their experiment and review all safety precautions. In addition,...

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