Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Simple Circuitry and Series Circuit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. This page describes an activity in which the basic nature of a circuit and the concepts of a series circuit are investigated....
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Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Apps Zur Physik

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, in German, offers numerous apps that illustrate common physics principles. Apps are organized into categories: mechanics, oscillations and waves, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, physics of...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to several key concepts of electronic circuits. They learn about some of the physics behind circuits, the key components in a circuit and their pervasiveness in our homes and everyday lives. Students learn about...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dc Ammeters and Voltmeters Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms and skills related to voltmeters and ammeters, including where to place them in a circuit.
Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Kirchhoff's First Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a short definition of Kirchoff's First Law as well as illustrations & animations that show how the law works.
Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Kirchhoff's Second Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a small definition of Kirchhoff's Second Law as well as illustrations & animations that show how this law works.
Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Georg Simon Ohm

For Students 9th - 10th
More than a dry series of facts about Ohm's life, this page from the University of St. Andrews provides interesting anecdotal accounts which reveal the personality behind the man. Thorough, interesting and an abundance of facts. A great...
Activity
Other

Magnet Man: Cool Experiments With Magnets

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a lengthy listing of activities and resources pertaining to magnets and magnetism. Experiments which can be performed with many different types of magnets are described; detailed directions and photos are provided.
Website
Other

Univ.of Delaware: Real Batteries and Battery Testers

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of various principles related to voltage. The operation of battery testers and voltmeters are explained. The importance of the internal resistance of a power source is discussed.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Joule's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This site briefly defines Joule's Law. A formula is provided and links to related terms.
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Electromagnets (Grades 3 and 4)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson helps students to understand the difference between magenets and electromagnets. They will also create an electromagnet.