Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Function Junction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the internal and external components of computers, robots and fan. In this physics lesson, students draw a circuit diagram of their electronic components. They create a battery tester in the lab.
Interactive
Curated OER

Design Project: Sensitive Microphone Amplifier

For Students Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students construct and test an amplifier circuit given a schematic diagram. They answer 2 short answer questions about the circuit they constructed.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ionocraft Lifter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the different types of lifters through a series of activities. In this physics lesson, students explain the mechanics involved in the lifter designs. They compare aluminum versus zinc lifters.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Design Project: Power Inverter

For Students Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students design and build a power inverter given a schematic diagram. They answer 3 short answer questions about the circuit they created.
PPT
Curated OER

Electricity

For Teachers 8th
The presentation begins with a circuit building activity and two data tables for young scientists to copy and complete. Full of clever animations, it will definitely spark student interest! However, the information is incoherent. You may...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ohm's Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If your future physicists know how to construct simple circuits, include resistors, and use a multi-meter to measure voltage, then you might employ this lesson on Ohm's law. Each lab group investigates the relationships among...
Interactive
Curated OER

Microphones

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this microphones worksheet, students answer five questions about different types of microphones such as moving coil, crystal, and carbon microphones.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electric Current and Circuits

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Compare the drift speed of conduction electrons in a current-carrying wire to the signal speed of changes in current. They also distinguish between DC and AC and describe how AC is converted to DC.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Comprehensive List of All the Physics Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a long list of physics formulas for easy reference.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Physics/electricity & Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploratorium Science Snacks are miniature science exhibits and experiments that can be made with common, inexpensive, easily available materials. These electricity snacks represent a set of devices that you can build and experiment with...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Neuronal Membranes: Nature's Capacitors

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice questions related to circuits and capacitors.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Capacitors Article

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Khan Academy provides information about capacitors. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Capacitor

For Students 9th - 10th
A rather mathematical explanation of a capacitor. Gives all the appropriate formulae, with many hotwords for further info.
Website
Other

University of Liverpool: Matter Initiative for Schools a Level Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features numerous interactive resources (such as simulations, interactive exercises, experiments, etc.) designed for teachers and students of the physical sciences. Some of the resources are available only on CD-ROM, but most...
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Parallel Plate Capacitor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A simulation investigating a parallel-plate capacitor which is charged by connecting one plate to the positive end of a battery, and the other plate to the negative end. The battery sends electrons from one capacitor plate to the other...
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rc Circuit With Battery Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Simulation showing the simplest RC circuit, with a resistor and capacitor in series with one another, and a battery that can be switched in the series, or switched out of the circuit.
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rlc Circuit Function Generator

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An electrical circuit simulation modeling a resistor, capacitor, and inductor in a series. Vary the resistance, capacitance, inductance and source frequency in the simulation.
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rc Circuit Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An electrical circuit simulation modeling the behavior of a voltage source attached in a series to a resistor and capacitor.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about resistors, capacitors, and inductors in the science of electronics and physics including measurement, symbols, and standard units.
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Capacitance and Inductance

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about capacitors and inductors and their role in electrical circuits.
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Cl Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows how simple harmonic motion is used in a circuit comprised of an inductor and a capacitor. Includes detailed formula derivation utilizing calculus.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dielectrics Article

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Khan Academy provides information about dielectrics. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).