CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Electrical Systems Study Guide
A study guide covering electrical systems.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: Go With the Flow: An Ocean Currents Game
You are in a submarine and need to fix the currents to take you where you want to go. You want to get the key to the treasure chest full of gold!
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dc Circuit Builder
Play with resistors, light bulbs, wires, switches, a battery, voltmeters, and ammeters in this interactive circuit simulation.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Color Code Resistor
This resistor color code activity allows you to change the resistance value with a slider and then determine the third digit, multiplier, and tolerance, providing the final resistance in ohms. It allows you to view how the passing...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Resistor Combinations
At this site from Georgia State University parallel and series connections of resistors are explained and illustrated. Equations for computing the overal voltage, current, and resistance of such circuits are given and explained.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Joule's Law
This site briefly defines Joule's Law. A formula is provided and links to related terms.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Electrochemistry
A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. This page describes activities in which the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy are investigated. Complete activity...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Ohm's Law
For the teacher planning a lesson plan or for the student preparing for a project or presentation. This page describes a series of simple activities related to the voltage-current-resistance relationship.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Resistances in Series and Parallel Circuits
A teacher lesson plan is provided here. This page describes two activities in which the effect of multiple resistors on the current and overall resistance of both series and parallel circuits are investigated. Complete activity...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Simple Circuitry and Series Circuit
A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. This page describes an activity in which the basic nature of a circuit and the concepts of a series circuit are investigated....
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Series and Parallel Circuits
A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. Ideal for pre-high school learners. This page describes an activity in which the history of electric circuits, the nature of...
Other
Univ.of Delaware: Real Batteries and Battery Testers
A discussion of various principles related to voltage. The operation of battery testers and voltmeters are explained. The importance of the internal resistance of a power source is discussed.
Other
Team Rocs: Resistance vs. Impedance
Compares resistance and impeadance using the example of car audio.
Other
Advanced Thermoelectric: Fundamental Thermoelectrics
Discusses the scientific principles (the Peltier effect) and the reliability and operation of thermoelectric modules. Includes a link to several other pages, one of which contains an animation of their operation.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Treasures at Sea
Learn about ocean systems and habitats. Lots of reading, writing, games, and interactive activities. Colorful and fun.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Electric Circuits: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain how to calculate voltage, current, and resistance in simple electric circuits. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Electric Circuits."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Electric Circuits: Lesson 4
This lesson will explain how to calculate voltage, current, and resistance in simple electric circuits. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Electric Circuits."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Electricity 102
Kid's learn more about the science of electricity. How its measured and generated.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electric Current
Kids learn about electric current in the science of physics including the flow of electrons, measurement, alternating, and direct current.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electricity Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about electricity glossary and terms in the science of physics. Words and definitions you need to know such as current, voltage, resistance, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Ohm's Law
Kids learn about Ohm's law in the science of electricity and physics including current, resistance, voltage, example problems, and V=IR.
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Circuits
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews circuits including current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, batteries, DC circuits, transformers, and car coils. Site contains links to video...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids' Pages: What Are Electric and Magnetic Fields?
Informational fact sheet on electricity with emphasis on electric and magnetic fields.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ohm's Law
[Free Registration/Login Required] A basic interactive lesson on Ohm's Law, I use this in my 9-12 CATE Electricity class.