Pbs Learning Media: Designing Electric Circuits: Door Alarm

How does electricity work? Budding scientists explore the concepts of electrical currents and open and closed circuits with class discussion and a hands-on activity using a battery to turn on a light bulb. Learners also make predictions...

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members design and build door alarms using a variety of materials, including aluminum foil, batteries, and buzzers. [3:47]

Lessons in Matter and Energy, from WOSU Public Media, is a series of eight learning modules that demonstrate physical science concepts and phenomena. The series captures some of the most engaging demonstrations presented at the Center of...

Lessons in Matter and Energy, from WOSU Public Media, is a series of eight learning modules that demonstrate physical science concepts and phenomena. The series captures some of the most engaging demonstrations presented at the Center of...

Lessons in Matter and Energy, from WOSU Public Media, is a series of eight learning modules that demonstrate physical science concepts and phenomena. The series captures some of the most engaging demonstrations presented at the Center of...

Lessons in Matter and Energy, from WOSU Public Media, is a series of eight learning modules that demonstrate physical science concepts and phenomena. The series captures some of the most engaging demonstrations presented at the Center of...

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members discover that metal is a good conductor of electricity as they play the steadiness tester game. [1:39]

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members join hands and become electron conductors to complete an electric circuit. [3:32]

When you hear the word "diamonds" what comes to mind? Rings, necklaces, earrings? How about plate tectonics? Believe it or not, the minerals in diamond inclusions have helped scientists understand when the process of plate tectonics...

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Gorkha region killed more than 8,000 people in 2015. Learn how historical records and GPS technology can predict earthquakes in the future in the Himalayan region. Additional resources, a background...