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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Zeeman Effect 1896

For Students 9th - 10th
Most of us have seen the rainbow-hued breakdown of the composition of light. Light is of course a form of energy. A magnetic field changes the behavior of light- a phenomenon known as the Zeeman effect.
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. It is a secondary energy source which means that we get it from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, which...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electric Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore what an electric field is and how electric fields interact with this module. Module includes a video, interactive activity, and review questions.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Electric Analogies

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore a different way of thinking about electricity as a way to become familiar with the concept of potential, current, and resistance using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video...
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Other

Bsi Education: Electrical Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Students examine electrical properties through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are...
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources: Electricity

For Students 6th - 8th
A basic description of electricity and the role it plays in everyday life.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Electric Motor

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn how magnetic forces acting on current-carrying wires can be used to drive an electric motor using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [2:47]
Online Course
University of Kentucky

Virtual Workshop: The Course on Electricity & Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
On line course on Electricity and Magnetism for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasizes hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Physics Ii: Electricity and Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from a fundamentals of physics course taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course is the second in the sequence and focuses on electricity and magnetism The videos feature topics on...
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Science for Kids

Science Kids: Science Quizzes: Electricity Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
A ten-question trivia quiz to check general knowledge about electricity.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Magnetic Force on Moving Electric Charges

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson examines how moving electric charges are affected when inside a magnetic field. Students are shown how to calculate the force on a single moving electric...
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California Institute of Technology

Magnet Lab: Caltech Physics Applets

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia State University provides an indexing page for several other pages at the same site which contain information on electricity and magnetism concepts. Pages linked from this page contain many informative graphics, equations,...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps2 3: Electric and Magnetic Forces

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS2-3: electric and magnetic forces.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Nikola Tesla: The Electro Magnetic Motor

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the inventor of the electro-magnetic motor, Nikola Tesla. Find out why Tesla's experimentation with alternating current was so important to later inventions and use of electricity.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps2 5: Electric, Magnetic, and Gravitational Fields

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard: MS-PS2-5: electric, magnetic, and gravitational fields.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Force on an Electric Current in a Magnetic Field

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn how a magnetic field affects moving charged particles or an electric current carried by a wire.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Magnetism and Sound: Creating Your Own Headphones

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will explore how magnets can create a current by making their own headphones and listening to music from their iPods.
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Other

Magnet Man: Cool Experiments With Magnets

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a lengthy listing of activities and resources pertaining to magnets and magnetism. Experiments which can be performed with many different types of magnets are described; detailed directions and photos are provided.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Magnetism: What Are Magnets and Why Do They Attract or Repel

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this magnetism activity, students investigate why magnets attract certain objects and how the magnets can attract or repel each other by participating in a classroom activity. Students will observe, question, and investigate how the...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The Magnetic Field in a Slinky

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a Magnetic Field Sensor to measure the magnetic field and the current in a solenoid. They explore factors that affect the magnetic field, study how the field varies in parts of the solenoid, and determine the permeability...
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: What Is Electric Charge? Ocr 21 C

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on electric charges. Electric current is the flow of electric charge. Some insulating materials become electrically charged when they are rubbed together. A substance that gains electrons becomes negatively charged,...
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Magnetic Force Three Wires Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the idea of the force between straight current-carrying wires in this magnetic force simulation. See if you can rank the wires from largest to smallest based on the magnitude of their currents.
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Other

Easyphysics: Chapter 11 Electric Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate electric forces. Some topics examined are conductors, Coulomb?s law, and net electrical charge. The resource includes example problems with solutions and a chapter quiz.

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