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Corrosion Doctors: Battery History

For Students 9th - 10th
This chart provides an overview of the history of the battery and the generation of electricity.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Through nine lessons, students are introduced to a range of energy types--electrical, light, sound and thermal-as well as the renewable energy sources of wind, hydro (water) and solar power. Subjects range from understanding that the...
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PBS

Pbs: Rough Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Website companion to PBS show, "Rough Science," in which five scientists use their collective expertise to complete a series of tasks. Follow the scientists as they do things like generate electricity, make soap, make antibacterial...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: I Pod

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia article on the iPod which contains background information on the iPod name, history, capabilities, design, use and models. The multiple generations of iPod are covered as is integration with iTunes.
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Seeds Foundation: Portable Manufactured Device

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the differences between batteries and fuel cells. Other energy sources such as the piezoelectric effect and the thermoelectric generator are explained as well. The pros and cons of these energy sources are outlined.
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Ducksters: Kids Science: Electricity 102

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn more about the science of electricity. How its measured and generated.
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Texas Instruments: Electrolysis of Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn to write the half reactions that occur at each electrode during the electrolysis of water, performed in microscale using a 9V battery as a power source. In monitoring the pH at each electrode, studens will learn that...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Making Motion Graphs With Toys

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Intended for the beginning lessons in derivative and function graphs, this activity uses motion detectors and battery operated toy cars to generate constant velocity graphs on a TI-83/84. Then students take a free-wheeling car and roll...
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Apple

Apple: I Pod

For Students 9th - 10th
At Apple Computer's iPod site, find out about the latest iPod models, pricing, accessories and news. This site also contains links to iPod Tech Support as well as to iTunes and the iTunes Podcast Directory.