Michael Faraday was self-educated, earned an honorary doctorate from the University of Oxford, invented the first Bunsen burner, discovered the laws of electrolysis, and proved that a changing magnetic field produces a current. In this simulation, pupils can see and explore how electricity can be generated with a bar magnet, just as Faraday did in the 1800's. Pairs or groups can manipulate a bar magnet, a coil and a magnet, an electromagnet, a transformer, and a generator. 

Concepts

magnetic fields, generating electricity, electromagnetic energy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• There are a few good lesson plans under "For Teachers" written at both the high school and college levels that can be used as a guide or for a lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Teachers can register for free and gain access to teacher tips, lesson plans for this simulation, and other related resources
• Simulation best fits high school learners 

Pros

• Simulation has five different tabs/set-ups for viewing and learning
• A number of different views are available to aid in discussion; for example, fields, compass, field meter, electrons, etc. can all be shown

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3