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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Battery Resistor Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Look inside a resistor to see how it works. Increase the battery voltage to make more electrons flow through the resistor. Increase the resistance to block the flow of electrons. Watch the current and resistor temperature change. Java...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about resistors, capacitors, and inductors in the science of electronics and physics including measurement, symbols, and standard units.
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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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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors

For Students 1st - 6th
Electric circuits are used to provide a path to electric current. They commonly use three basic electrical components, which are resistors, capacitors, and insulators. They affect the electric current and changes the behavior of the...
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University of Virginia

Uva Virtual Lab: Resistors and Capacitors and High Voltage

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation a battery will be used to charge a capacitor. The capacitor will then be used to operate a light bulb until the capacitor is discharged.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Otis Boykin 1920 1982

For Students 3rd - 8th
Otis Boykin was a successful African American inventor whose inventions include resistors for electrical equipment and missiles, a controller for pacemakers, and a burglar-proof cash register.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Series Circuits

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn about series circuit design, and the role of resistors in maintaining the integrity of a circuit.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Circuit Construction Kit (Dc Only)

For Students 9th - 10th
An electronics kit in your computer! Build circuits with resistors, light bulbs, batteries, and switches. Take measurements with the realistic ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a life-like view....
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bulbs & Batteries in a Row

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Everyday we are surrounded by circuits that use "in parallel" and "in series" circuitry. Complicated circuits designed by engineers are composed of many simpler parallel and series circuits. During this activity, students build a simple...
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Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Ohm's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive simulation demonstrates how Ohm's Law works.

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