Students explore static electricity using the Van de Graaff generator. In this physics lesson, students construct their own Van de Graaff using simple materials. They explain how charges accumulate on this device.

Students work in cooperative pairs to create a series circuit and a parallel circuit. Students compare and contrast the two different types of circuits using worksheets that are included.

Students light a LED clock or light bulb using potatoes. They examine how a battery works in a simple circuit. They determine how chemical energy changes to electrical energy while experimenting with potato powered circuits.

In this circuits worksheet, students read about the symbols used in drawing circuit diagrams and then complete 16 matching, 2 multiple choice, and 4 short answer questions.

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.

In this physics worksheet, students answer 5 conceptual questions about the sensitive audio detector they built. They analyze the component of their circuit.

Twelfth graders explain the role of electromagnetic waves and antenna in radio communication. For this lesson, 12th graders examine circuit diagrams and solve wave related problems. They also calculate theoretical antenna...

In this circuit worksheet students complete a series of short answer questions on using a tracer circuit.  There are answers with this worksheet. 

Students explore how to read the resistor color code and a meter.

Students diagnose and repair all types of ignition systems pertaining to recreation and outdoor power equipment. Each small group diagnose, repair and get their engine to run properly.

Students explain the difference between a closed circuit and an open circuit. They construct simple to more complicated series and parallel circuits. They explain the difference between a series and parallel circuit.

Students study Ohm's Law 2 after completing an activity about Ohm's Law 1. They determine how long it takes to charge a battery. They examine if it is better to use batteries in series or parallel circuits.

Learners explore series and parallel circuits. For this physics lesson, students construct a simple circuit and measure its maximum current. They construct their own voltmeter and ammeter that operates at a specified range.

Students determine that moving charges create a magnetic field. They discover that the speed and direction of motion, the amount of charge, and the deflection angle observed are closely linked. A voltmeter, pendulum, and a constructed...

Students investigate how series and parallel circuits work. In this physics lesson, students build their own simple circuits and compare their characteristics. They explain the importance of circuit breakers in household circuits.

This interactive simulation guides you through the wiring of the standard breadboard and presents you with questions regarding voltage drops and currents in series resistive circuits.

Answer questions regarding voltage drops across resistors and currents through them in such circuits. Practice calculating the effective resistances of a set of resistances in series and parallel.

Explore circuits with resistors in parallel and answer questions regarding voltage drops across resistors and currents through them in such circuits.

A general summary of electrical resistance including a comparison of AC and DC current.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Batteries have both an ideal internal voltage and a terminal voltage, which is less due to internal resistance. This lesson presents sample problems and a video...

Determine the internal resistance of a battery based on the electrochemical potential and the voltage that is measured at the terminals of the battery when it is being used.

Determine the internal resistance of a battery based on the graph of terminal voltage vs. current. Also find the maximum current and the electrochemical potential.

Find the terminal voltage of a battery with significant internal resistance. Determine the power of one of the external components for the circuit.

This lab is designed to have students look at the change in the terminal voltage of a battery that occurs as you draw more current from the battery.