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Interactive
Concord Consortium

The Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Lorentz Force 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th
Adjust the magnetic field intensity and the particle speed in this simulation to observe the affect the movement of the particle.
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Interactive
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Torsion Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
Experiment with the torsion balance and see what happens first by giving the rod a charge, and then by moving the charged rod closer to the outer metal sphere of the instrument. Observe what happens to the needle as the charge increases.
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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Charles Augustin De Coulomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb invented a device, dubbed the torsion balance, that allowed him to measure very small charges and experimentally estimate the force of attraction or repulsion between two charged bodies. The data he obtained...
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Nasa Online: Lightning and Static

For Students 3rd - 5th
The concepts of lightning and static charges are made easy to understand by watching this interactive graphic website. Basic terms are explained and illustrated as well.
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Handout
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Electrophorus 1764

For Students 9th - 10th
A very primitive capacitor, this early device allowed scientists to give discs of metal a specific charge.
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Handout
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Julian Schwinger

For Students 9th - 10th
Theoretical physicist Julian Schwinger used the mathematical process of renormalization to rid the quantum field theory developed by Paul Dirac of serious incongruities with experimental observations that had nearly prompted the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Georgia State University: Equipotential Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Georgia State University, the equipotential lines around several different configuration of charges are shown and described. Excellent graphics and clear discussion.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Georgia State University: Equipotential Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Georgia State University, the equipotential lines around several different configuration of charges are shown and described. Excellent graphics and clear discussion.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Georgia State University: Equipotential Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Georgia State University, the equipotential lines around several different configuration of charges are shown and described. Excellent graphics and clear discussion.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Georgia State University: Equipotential Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Georgia State University, the equipotential lines around several different configuration of charges are shown and described. Excellent graphics and clear discussion.
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Website
MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: Building a Wimshurst Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page is a response to a question on how to build and use a Wimshurst machine. Directions and suggestions for building such a device are given. The principle of electrostatic induction which...
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Resistances in Series and Parallel Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Simple Circuitry and Series Circuit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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....
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: May the Magnetic Force Be With You

For Teachers 11th - 12th
This lesson begins with a demonstration of the deflection of an electron beam. Learners then review their knowledge of the cross product and the right hand rule with sample problems. After which, students study the magnetic force on a...
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Capacitor Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how a capacitor works! Change the size of the plates and add a dielectric to see how it affects capacitance. Change the voltage and see charges built up on the plates. Shows the electric field in the capacitor. Measure voltage...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Volcano Lightning

For Students 9th - 10th
This incredible photo shows the rare occurence of lightning that forms from the generation of electrical charges inside the ash plumes of an erupting volcano.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Atomic Number

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides the definition of the term, "Atomic number," a term used in chemistry and physics to represent the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Electrostatic Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher lesson plan which includes several hands-on activities pertaining to static charge, charge interactions, and the induction process. Students use readily available materials to investigate these concepts. Designed for pre-high...
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1923: Robert Andrews Millikan

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel website on the life and scientific work of Robert A. Millikan includes a biography, images, and internet resources for further reading and research. Also included are the 1923 "Presentation Speech" which praised Millikan's...
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Capacitor Properties Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students investigate the different changes that could be made to an air filled capacitor and the results that occur because of these changes. Students can vary the gap between the plates, the size of the...
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Electrostatics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement project at the Illinois Institute of Technology. A teacher lesson plan which includes several Van de Graaff generator demonstrations and some station-style labs....
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Conductors and Insulators

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University provides information on the distinction between conductors and insulators. Factors contributing to the insulating ability of materials are discussed.
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Unit Plan
The Franklin Institute

Priestley's Physics Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Priestley's Electrostatic Machine. There are links that tell about the machine and Priestley himself. There are also resources for teachers and students, including lesson plans and activities.
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Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Lightning

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will explore what is the cause and mechanism associated with lightning strikes, They will investiage how lightning rods serve to protect buildings from the devastating effects of a lightning strikes....

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