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Article
PBS

Pbs: War of the Currents

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the industrial "war" that took place between the patents on alternating and direct current.
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Article
Other

Tesla Memorial Society of New York: Nikola Tesla

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information regarding Nikola Tesla, inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply...
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Physics4kids

Physics 4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 10 question multiple choice quiz on electricity and magnetism.
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Website
Ducksters

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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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electric Current

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electric current in the science of physics including the flow of electrons, measurement, alternating, and direct current.
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Handout
Physics4kids

Physics4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism: Current

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains electric current, how it produces heat, and the difference between a direct current and an alternating current.
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Handout
Physics4kids

Physics4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism: Direct Current

For Students 6th - 8th
Direct current, defined and illustrated.
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Handout
Tech Target

What Is: Resistance

For Students 9th - 10th
A short summary of resistance and how it is measured. Including information on AC and DC.
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Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Direct Current Electrical Motor

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation is an example of an elementary operation of a DC motor, showing its main parts.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Difference Between Alternating and Direct Current

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what alternating current and direct current are and what they are used for.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Voltage, Current, and Resistance

For Students K - 1st
Illustrated explanation of voltage, current, and resistance and the relationship between them.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Physics4 kids.com: Direct Current and Alternating Current

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration showing the difference between a direct current and an alternating current.