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Electricity - How it Works and How We Measure and Pay For It

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate energy consumption by researching wattage.  In this electricity lesson, students discuss how electricity works and gets transferred to our electronic devices through generators and circuits.  Students...
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Simultaneous Equations for Circuit Analysis

For Students 8th - 12th
In this learning exercise, students use Algebra to plot different solutions to equations and analyze schematics in order to answer a series of 25 open-ended questions about electrical circuits. This learning exercise is printable and the...
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Series DC Circuits

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this electrical learning exercise, students answer a series of 27 open-ended questions pertaining to DC circuits by analyzing electrical schematics. This learning exercise is printable and there are on-line answers to the questions.
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Algebraic Substitution for Electric Circuits

For Students Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students use Ohm's law to solve for voltage, current and resistance. They answer 13 problem solving questions using Ohm's law.
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Electricity

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils examine basic electrical components. They build a simple electrical circuit which rings a buzzer. They experiment with conducting and nonconducting materials.
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Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.
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Switched Capacitor Circuitry

For Students Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, students complete 15 short answers and problem solving questions related to capacitance circuits.
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The Quest For Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate and apply properties of math. For this algebra and physics lesson, students define important vocabulary words to create a basic understanding of keywords. They perform experiments using concepts of electricity and math.
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On The Move

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve basic mathematical problems. They identify and apply key terms and equations relative to physical science. They discuss how train engines use fuel to move a generator, which creates electrical current that moves...
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Applications of Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
It's not so straightforward — lines can model a variety of applications. Pupils experience linear relationships within the context of science, including Hooke's and Ohm's Laws. Class members got a taste of motion and speed from the...
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TE Lesson: Navigating at the Speed of Satellites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study the basic concepts of the Global Positioning System and how it increases the accuracy of navigation. They examine trilateration and how the speed of light is used to calculate distances.