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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electric Power Transmission and Distribution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain how power is transmitted over long distances. In this physics lesson, students simulate controlling power flow in parallel transmission lines. They discuss several applications of wireless power transmission.
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Article
Other

Quackwatch: Power Lines and Cancer Nothing to Fear

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the history of power lines and cancer associations, as well as dispelling the myth. The science is explored by citing known facts, studies and experts in the field.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Electromagnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to a variety of government-sponsored overviews and articles on electromagnetic fields and their associated health risks.