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Univ. Of Delaware Physics: More Semiconductor Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Delaware Physics Department provides this site from a site titled "Silicon, Circuits, and the Digital Revolution," here is a series of four pages which explain the details behind how semiconductors work. An introduction...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Atmospheric Processes Conduction

For Students 3rd - 8th
This simple demonstration helps students understand the concept of conduction. Site includes background information, images, and lesson plans outlining the demonstration of conduction.
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BBC

Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Materials: Heat

For Students 3rd - 5th
A short, illustrated tutorial about how heat energy moves. After reading the material, take a quick quiz to check for understanding.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Electricity

For Students 4th - 8th
Explore current electricity and different types of electric circuits.
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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Electricity Questions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brush up on electricity facts before taking this interactive quiz. Students can get immediate feedback by checking the answers after each question.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Much Heat Will It Hold?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students relate thermal energy to heat capacity by comparing the heat capacities of different materials and graphing the change in temperature over time for a specific material. Students learn why heat capacity is an important property...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Electrophorus by Induction

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial offers an animation depicting the induction charging of an electrophorus plate by the process of induction. Animation depicts the movement of electrons between plat and ground. The animation is accompanied by explanations...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Electrical Conductivity

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the encyclopedic entry for electrical conductivity from Wikipedia.com. The site provides a brief introduction to the topic but provides numerous links to information relative to the topic.
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Other

Team Rocs: Resistance vs. Impedance

For Students 9th - 10th
Compares resistance and impeadance using the example of car audio.
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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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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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Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.

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