CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Study of Space by the Electromagnetic Spectrum
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Charles Augustin De Coulomb
A short biography about Charles Coulomb, known for developing Coulomb's law, the definition of the electrostatic force of attraction and repulsion.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Magnetic Force?
An article defining what magnetic force is and how to calculate it.
Other
Hes Energy Net: Energy Use and Delivery: Lesson Plan 3.3: Electromagnets [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, learners learn how to identify and explain an electromagnet, describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and compare an electromagnet to a bar magnet.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: James Clerk Maxwell
Examine the life and contributions of James Clerk Maxwell. This site also provides links to explanations of many of Maxwell's contributions in the field of physics.
Other
Grinnell College: Demonstration Electric Motor
An elegant picture of a pre-1900 electric motor, from the museum's collection. Brief caption included.
Other
Hyper Jeff Network: History of Classic Electromagnetism
This site from the HyperJeff Network provides a timelined history of scientific thought and discoveries about classic electromagnetism. Includes links to the biographies of famous people and discoverers; the time period covered ranges...
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Materials
Does glass have magnetic properties? Test several materials, in this interactive activity, to see if they have the properties to be attracted to a magnet.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Build a Speaker
Learn how to build your very own speaker with items usually found around the house. Follow step-by-step instructions and discover how to use your speaker to listen to the radio.
Other
Science Toys: Magnetism
This site describes how to make several toys with magnets. It also gives an explanation of how they work and where to get the right kind of magnets.
Walter Fendt
Walter Fendt: Lorentz Force
This interactive simulation demonstrates the Lorentz force.