In this tutorial the concept of how electrical energy is transformed is introduced. Learn how electric charges actually work and take the interactive quiz to assess your understanding.

This tutorial visits the concept of power. You will learn to develop new equations that express power in terms of current, electric potential difference and resistance.

Learn the basics of electrical circuits and diagrams.

What is an electronic circuit? Resource provides a discussion of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits plus more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about how capacitors are used in circuits to create transient events such as the flash of a light bulb using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available....

This lab was designed to have students test the factors that determine how much current is induced in a circuit when area of the circuit is changed. This lab is a quantitive lab that supplements the lab on magnetic flux.

See how a breadboard electrical circuit works.

Find out how the current in a circuit can be impeded by three types of circuit components.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about electric circuits, the flow of current, electrical resistance, and electrical power dissipation by exploring the operation of a flashlight using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet...

Explains what an LCR meter is and how it is used to measure the inductance, capacitance, and resistance of a circuit. Lists the different parameters of a circuit that it measures, describes two types of LCR meters, and gives definitions...

Build a robot and watch how it moves. Activity is designed to help students learn how electrical circuits and switches control how things move.

By building a basic thermostat, students will explore basic circuitry and electricity. The thermostat built out of a breadboard, temperature sensor chip, amplifier, and battery creates a linear relationship between temperature of the...

Electric circuits are used to provide a path to electric current. They commonly use three basic electrical components, which are resistors, capacitors, and insulators. They affect the electric current and changes the behavior of the...

For the teacher planning a lesson plan or for the student preparing for a project or presentation. This page describes an activity in which parallel and series circuits are constructed using batteries and bulbs. Complete activity...

This simulation shows a simple circuit consisting of an AC voltage source and, depending on the button selected, a resistor, a capacitor or a coil.

This simulation is about an oscillatory electromagnetic circuit formed by a capacitor and an inductor.

In this electronics science fair project, students will make a simple dimmer switch and investigate the relationship between the resistance in the circuit and the amount of light produced. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...

Students in this activity will build simple circuits using a battery, wires, and light bulbs. This activity allows students to examine how electricity is conducted through a light bulb using a battery as a power source. Students will...

This lab was designed to help students understand the difference between circuits powered by DC and circuits powered by AC. Students can see that simple changes in frequency lead to changes in the potential difference across the...

Although specifically designed for physics students at Caltech, anyone interested in learning more about electricity, magnetism or various other physical phenomena can benefit by exploring these interactive applets. A circuit tutorial...

Students learn about current electricity and necessary conditions for the existence of an electric current. Students construct a simple electric circuit and a galvanic cell to help them understand voltage, current and resistance.

Simulate the creation of an induced magnetic field through the use of a simple electric circuit. An interactive demonstration is included.

As part of a unit on electrical circuits, students will work in collaborative groups to create a video of how to construct parallel and series circuits. This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science...

Students gain an understanding of the difference between electrical conductors and insulators, and experience recognizing a conductor by its material properties. In a hands-on activity, students build a conductivity tester to determine...