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Function Junction
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.
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Design Project: Sensitive Microphone Amplifier
In this physics worksheet, students construct and test an amplifier circuit given a schematic diagram. They answer 2 short answer questions about the circuit they constructed.
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Ionocraft Lifter
Students explore the different types of lifters through a series of activities. In this physics lesson, students explain the mechanics involved in the lifter designs. They compare aluminum versus zinc lifters.
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Design Project: Power Inverter
In this physics worksheet, students design and build a power inverter given a schematic diagram. They answer 3 short answer questions about the circuit they created.
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Electricity
The presentation begins with a circuit building activity and two data tables for young scientists to copy and complete. Full of clever animations, it will definitely spark student interest! However, the information is incoherent. You may...
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Ohm's Law
If your future physicists know how to construct simple circuits, include resistors, and use a multi-meter to measure voltage, then you might employ this lesson on Ohm's law. Each lab group investigates the relationships among...
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Microphones
In this microphones worksheet, students answer five questions about different types of microphones such as moving coil, crystal, and carbon microphones.
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Electric Current and Circuits
Compare the drift speed of conduction electrons in a current-carrying wire to the signal speed of changes in current. They also distinguish between DC and AC and describe how AC is converted to DC.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Comprehensive List of All the Physics Formulas
Provides a long list of physics formulas for easy reference.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Physics/electricity & Magnetism
Exploratorium Science Snacks are miniature science exhibits and experiments that can be made with common, inexpensive, easily available materials. These electricity snacks represent a set of devices that you can build and experiment with...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neuronal Membranes: Nature's Capacitors
Practice questions related to circuits and capacitors.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Capacitors Article
This article from Khan Academy provides information about capacitors. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Capacitor
A rather mathematical explanation of a capacitor. Gives all the appropriate formulae, with many hotwords for further info.
Other
University of Liverpool: Matter Initiative for Schools a Level Resources
This site features numerous interactive resources (such as simulations, interactive exercises, experiments, etc.) designed for teachers and students of the physical sciences. Some of the resources are available only on CD-ROM, but most...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Parallel Plate Capacitor
A simulation investigating a parallel-plate capacitor which is charged by connecting one plate to the positive end of a battery, and the other plate to the negative end. The battery sends electrons from one capacitor plate to the other...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rc Circuit With Battery Model
Simulation showing the simplest RC circuit, with a resistor and capacitor in series with one another, and a battery that can be switched in the series, or switched out of the circuit.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rlc Circuit Function Generator
An electrical circuit simulation modeling a resistor, capacitor, and inductor in a series. Vary the resistance, capacitance, inductance and source frequency in the simulation.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rc Circuit Model
An electrical circuit simulation modeling the behavior of a voltage source attached in a series to a resistor and capacitor.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors
Kids learn about resistors, capacitors, and inductors in the science of electronics and physics including measurement, symbols, and standard units.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Capacitance and Inductance
Students learn about capacitors and inductors and their role in electrical circuits.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Cl Circuit
Shows how simple harmonic motion is used in a circuit comprised of an inductor and a capacitor. Includes detailed formula derivation utilizing calculus.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dielectrics Article
This article from Khan Academy provides information about dielectrics. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).