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Curated OER

Bermuda Triangle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore what the Bermuda triangle is and the theories as to why it is so mysterious.  In this mystery lesson students read and discuss the history and the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle. 
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Power Distributors and Dispatcher

For Students 9th - 10th
Science Buddies profiles careers you perhaps never even considered. Do you know what a power distributor and dispatcher does? Someone has to control the flow of electricity along the transmission lines to be sure nothing takes the power...
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Physics Central

American Physical Society: Physics Central: Discover Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Link to nine major physics topics and dig deeper into the content. Find out about the work of scientists in each field and see example physical science experiments.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Power Plant Operator

For Students 9th - 10th
Keeping the power moving to houses and businesses is the job of the power plant operator. Whether the power comes from hyrdroelectric, nuclear, or coal energy, the power plant operator needs to know how to keep the turbines moving. This...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Electrician

For Students 9th - 10th
Electricians are involved in construction and maintenance. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an electrician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have...
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Other

Magnet Lab: Physics Lessons by Science Joy Wagon

For Students 9th - 10th
These physics lessons and tutorials are designed to be a resource for learning introductory level, algebra-based physics. Organization is by topic, but a search option is available for quickly finding specific information. Although most...
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Other

University of Liverpool: Matter Initiative for Schools a Level Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electricity in Nature

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electricity in nature the science of physics including lightning, animals, the human body, the Earth, and static electricity.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electromagnetism and Electric Motors

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electromagnetism and electric motors in the science of electricity and physics including the right-hand rule, generation, and induction.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electricity Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electricity glossary and terms in the science of physics. Words and definitions you need to know such as current, voltage, resistance, and more.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Energy

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the science behind Energy including its different forms such as chemical, electrical, heat, and gravitational. When is energy considered renewable or nonrenewable?
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1923: Robert Andrews Millikan

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel website on the life and scientific work of Robert A. Millikan includes a biography, images, and internet resources for further reading and research. Also included are the 1923 "Presentation Speech" which praised Millikan's...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electrical Conductors and Insulators

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electrical conductors and insulators in the science of electricity and physics including materials, superconductors, and semiconductors.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electric Current

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electric current in the science of physics including the flow of electrons, measurement, alternating, and direct current.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Ohm's Law

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ohm's law in the science of electricity and physics including current, resistance, voltage, example problems, and V=IR.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Resistors in Series and Parallel

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about resistors in series and parallel in the science of electricity and physics including equations, circuits, and example problems.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electronic Circuits

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electronic circuits in the science of electricity and physics including schematics, power, ground, components, and the printed circuit board.