Worksheet
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Boolean Algebra

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this physics activity, learners complete circuit true tables and solve 67 questions on Boolean algebra. They identify different logic gate circuits.
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Digital Communication

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this physics learning exercise, students differentiate the three telegraph circuits. They complete 10 short answer questions about digital communication.
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Zener diodes

For Students 10th - 12th
In this Zener diode instructional activity, student answers 23 questions about DC current though a zener diode and determine the voltage regulated and resisted. Students can access answers online.
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PHYSICS LESSONS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the concept of electricity, what an electric current is and its relationship between voltage and resistance.In this electrical lesson students solve problems using Ohm's law, and research alternative sources of electricity.
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AC metrology

For Students 10th - 12th
In this worksheet, students are asked 11 questions about AC currents and transformers and volt meters. Students can check answers online.
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Construction of an Ammeter and a Voltmeter from a Galvanometer

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars explore series and parallel circuits. In this physics activity, students construct a simple circuit and measure its maximum current. They construct their own voltmeter and ammeter that operates at a specified range.
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Bipolar Junction Transistors in Active Mode

For Students Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students analyze different schematic diagrams and answer the questions that follow. They solve and write short answers to 23 questions on circuits.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Flashlights and Batteries

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how batteries work, how they provide power to the simple circuit within the battery, and how the switch controls the flow of electrons; students then disassemble a flashlight, and draw a schematic of a flashlight's...
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Electrical Connections

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this electrical connections instructional activity, students answer 13 questions about conductance, resistors, how to build a circuit and electrical connections.
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Resistors

For Students 9th - 12th
In this resistors worksheet, students answer 11 questions about resistors, their functions, symbols used to represent them, and they calculate resistance values.
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Impedance

For Students 9th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students complete 19 questions on impedance. They solve a series of mathematical and conceptual problems.
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Magnetism And Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of electricity and how to build a circuit. They identify the presence of heat, light, sound, and the magnetic effects. Students construct the circuit and draw a diagram that gives directions for its...
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OHM's Law

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners study the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in a series circuit.  In this investigative lesson students watch a demonstration and see how voltage is measured and see what OHM's law is.   
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Insulated gate bipolar transistors

For Students 8th - 12th
In this transistor worksheet students investigate what an insulated gate bipolar transistor is and answer 5 detailed questions about their application and structure
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity: Combination Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a combination circuit is, reviews the features of series and parallel circuits, and demonstrates how to analyze combination circuits. Includes detailed examples and some problems for students to try. There is also a link to...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Schematic Symbol Identification

For Students 9th - 10th
This game is designed to help students learn the names of some of the schematic symbols they will encounter in electric circuit diagrams.
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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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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Circuit Construction Kit

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigate Electric Circuits Through Construction and Illustration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this physics lesson plan 4th grade students investigate electrical circuits in greater depth than the FOSS unit used in a prior grade in school. Students become familiar with a computer simulation allowing them greater choices of...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Chart of Electrical Symbols With Their Meanings

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful list of electrical symbols that are used in schematic diagrams. Each symbol is accompanied by its name and a caption stating its function.