University of Virginia
Uva Virtual Lab: Resistors and Capacitors and High Voltage
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Marquee Lights
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about different ways you can wire an electric circuit, and how the brightness of the lights depends on how they are configured using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Introduction
Some basic concepts to introduce the electrical engineering course. Become familiar with engineering numbers and notation, and learn about the two most important electrical quantities: current and voltage.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Electrostatics
Electrostatics is the study of forces between charges, as described by Coulomb's Law. We develop the concept of an electric field surrounding charges. We work through examples of the electric field near a line, and near a plane, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Capacitors Article
This article from Khan Academy provides information about capacitors. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Electrical Systems Study Guide
A study guide covering electrical systems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dc Circuit Builder
Play with resistors, light bulbs, wires, switches, a battery, voltmeters, and ammeters in this interactive circuit simulation.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Point Charge Potential
This site from the Georgia State University explains the concept of electric potential about a point charge or combination of severat point charges. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the effect of distance...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Equipotential Lines
At this site from the Georgia State University, the equipotential lines around several different configuration of charges are shown and described. Excellent graphics and clear discussion.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Resistor Combinations
At this site from Georgia State University parallel and series connections of resistors are explained and illustrated. Equations for computing the overal voltage, current, and resistance of such circuits are given and explained.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Lenz's Law
Lenz's Law is defined and demonstrated with an interactive Java applet that shows the relationship between field lines of a magnetic and a conductor ring.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Electrochemistry
A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. This page describes activities in which the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy are investigated. Complete activity...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Ohm's Law
For the teacher planning a instructional activity or for the student preparing for a project or presentation. This page describes a series of simple activities related to the voltage-current-resistance relationship.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Resistances in Series and Parallel Circuits
A teacher lesson plan is provided here. This page describes two activities in which the effect of multiple resistors on the current and overall resistance of both series and parallel circuits are investigated. Complete activity...
Other
Univ.of Delaware: Real Batteries and Battery Testers
A discussion of various principles related to voltage. The operation of battery testers and voltmeters are explained. The importance of the internal resistance of a power source is discussed.
Other
Eds Journal: The Control of Risks From Static Electricity
From the ESD Journal website. This page describes the industrial and medical risks associated with the buildup of static charge. The investigation of the electric potential created by such accumulated charges and the materials...
Other
Corrosion Doctors: Electroplating
A clear explanation of the facets involved in electroplating, the materials and surfaces, the sequence of operations.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Electric Circuits: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain how to calculate voltage, current, and resistance in simple electric circuits. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Electric Circuits."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Electric Circuits: Lesson 4
This lesson will explain how to calculate voltage, current, and resistance in simple electric circuits. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Electric Circuits."
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism Quiz
Take this 10 question multiple choice quiz on electricity and magnetism.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Electricity 102
Kid's learn more about the science of electricity. How its measured and generated.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electricity Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about electricity glossary and terms in the science of physics. Words and definitions you need to know such as current, voltage, resistance, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Ohm's Law
Kids learn about Ohm's law in the science of electricity and physics including current, resistance, voltage, example problems, and V=IR.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids' Pages: What Are Electric and Magnetic Fields?
Informational fact sheet on electricity with emphasis on electric and magnetic fields.