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Why do some buildings have lightning rods? Scholars explore the movement and attraction of opposing electrical charges through a simulation of a lightning rod. They control the cloud height, charge separation, and if the lightning rod is on or off.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Designed
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Explain why lightning rods aren't used as often any more and what has replaced them
Classroom Considerations
- Users must have a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
- Assumes prior knowledge of voltage and electrical charges
Pros
- Displays the electric field and potential energy for each trial
- Includes challenge questions within the simulation
Cons
- None