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Lab Safety

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
This PowerPoint displays safety rules to be followed in a laboratory.  General safety, glassware, chemical, electrical, heating safety and first aid are covered
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Urbana School District

Waves

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
What is a physicist's favorite part of sports? Doing the wave. The presentation covers longitudinal, transverse, surface, and standing waves. It includes in-depth information on frequency, wavelength, period, amplitude, reflection,...
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Producing Energy From Fossil Fuels and Renewable Sources

For Teachers 6th - 12th
All types of energy are presented here, with neat pictures and labels to illustrate the technology typically used. Ways of harnessing the energy most efficiently are discussed, and good examples provide starters for further research....
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Waves: Sound and Light

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A few definitions related to waves open this slide show. Note that the information only covers light waves even though the title mentions sound. Correct the title before using this resource. Another mention is a set of photos of a class...
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Lesson Plan
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Voltage Vantage

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students measure the voltage discharge of robots as the motors are used. In this physics lesson, students explain how to use a multimeter to measure voltage. They graph the voltage change over time and present their findings in class.
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Urbana School District

Light

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
You matter, unless you multiply yourself by the speed of light ... then you energy. Presentation covers the behavior of light as both a wave and a particle, light versus sound, space travel, why objects have colors, depth perception,...
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Lab Resource
Colorado State University

Can it Really Rain Fish and Frogs?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
You've heard of it raining cats and dogs ... but what about fish and frogs? It turns out, one scenario is much more likely than the other! Intrepid weather investigators examine the curious behavior of waterspouts using a leaf blower,...
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Lesson Plan
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Battery Type and Size

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the different types of batteries available in the market. In this science lesson, students discuss how to select the right batteries for a car.
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Worksheet
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Types of Energy

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this examples of energy worksheet, students complete the definitions to 9 different types of energy. Students write out an example of each type next to each definition.
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Inductance

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this inductance worksheet, learners answer 20 questions about magnetic fields as they relate to inductors, inertia, transistors, and the flow of current through circuits.
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Lesson Plan
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Science: Wind Power

For Teachers All
Students build models of wind turbines and experiment with different designs that will improve efficiency. Students will understand the use of wind power as a renewable resource.
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Lesson Plan
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Introduction to Friction

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students study the properties of the frictional force between two surfaces in contact. They inspect various phenomena in nature where friction plays an important role and demonstrate
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Worksheet
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Performance-based Assessments for AC circuit Competencies

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this electronics learning exercise, students predict the behavior of 51 circuits and compare their prediction with actual values. They make the necessary corrections when values don't match.
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Worksheet
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Thyristors

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, students complete 25 short answer questions on thyristors. They identify the different types of thyristors and how they function in the circuit.
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Worksheet
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Basic Operational Amplifiers

For Students Higher Ed
In this electronics instructional activity, students analyze different amplifier circuits and answer 18 short answer and problem solving questions about them.
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Lesson Plan
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Deducing Induction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how changing magnetic fields induce currents in loops and coils, determine orientation and magnitude of magnetic field, describe Michael Faraday's experiments that led to conclusion that changing magnetic force induces...
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Worksheet
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Four-Channel Audio Mixer

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, learners design and build a four-channel audio mixer. They complete 2 short answer questions about it.
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Worksheet
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Capacitive Reactance

For Students Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, students solve and write short answers to 15 questions about capacitors. They interpret schematic diagrams and calculate values using Ohm's law.
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Allocating Energy from a Photovoltaic System

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars analyze the power ratings of appliances they use on a daily basis and for the amount of time used each day. After examining their electric energy usage, students develop examples of compromises that could be made in order...
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Making A Compass

For Teachers 4th
This interesting science lesson plan is about the compass. Students make a compass out of a magnet, sewing needle, cork, and a glass dish. The lesson plan includes both a pre and post-test for the students to take, and some very good...
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Build a Simple Ammeter

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students build and work with a simple ammeter to test theories on why solar cells connected in parallel produce more current that in series. Students use the ammeter to indicate the presence, direction, and strength of an electric...
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Things Are Heating Up!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study how heat is produced from mechanical and electrical machines and human activities.
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A River Ran Through It

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research how water is used to generate electricity. They investigate water's potential-to-kinetic energy transfer in hands-on activities about falling water and waterwheels. They take measurements, calculate averages and graph...
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Protecting Treasures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore electricity by creating an alarm. In this circuitry lesson, students analyze a diagram of a circuit based alarm which detects sunlight. Students utilize electrical equipment to recreate the circuit and practice using its...