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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Charles Augustin De Coulomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish-language site lets students discover the life and work of this physicist and engineer, who is known for his studies of electric charges.
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Website
Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Web Resources Thunderstorms

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this comprehensive list of web resources on thunderstorms and safety. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found on this site.
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Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

The Concord Consortium: What Are Some Examples of Things That Stick Together and Things That Do Not?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module from The Concord Consortium, students will watch what happens when a Van de Graaff generator is used.
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Activity
Other

Science Hobbyist: Sticky Electrostatics

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of activities focusing on charge interactions, charging methods, and the conservation of charge. Activities utilize scotch tape and other readily available items. Includes explanations of what is happening.
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Website
Other

Kidstorm: Lightning

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about lightning formation and lightning safety with this detailed webpage.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Physics for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core physics concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, videos, and study guides.
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Sticking a Balloon to a Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation to show how a charged balloon sticks to a neutral wall.
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Handout
Rudiments of Wisdom

Rudiments of Wisdom: Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse this index to find fun, hand-drawn cartoons that simplify and explain many science topics, including atmosphere, evolution, fusion, static electricity, and time. Cartoons are created by engineer-turned-cartoonist, Tim Hunkin,...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Library of Congress: Everyday Mysteries: Explosion

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A picture of an explosion caused by static sparks.
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Website
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: International Emf Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization probes into the feared associations between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and cancer. Check out "What is EMF?" for detailed summaries on what electromagnetic fields are and the possible health effects, or...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma?

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever seen static electricity cause a spark of light? What is that spark? What about lightning, the Northern Lights, or the tail of a comet? All of those things and many others in fact, 99.9% of the universe -- are made of...
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Charles Augustin De Coulomb

For Students 9th - 10th
A large complete authoritative biography of Coulomb. Five large pictures, over a dozen links to contemporaries, references, a poster, other mathematicians. A fine source.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Supplemental Resources: Continuum Electromechanics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level electrical engineering and computer science textbook highlighting the applications of continuum electromechanics.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: How Do Phase Converters Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
A phase converter is a special device used to convert electric power from a single-phase source into three-phase power in situations where that is required. Read about the different types of phase converters, how they work, and their...
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Charge and Carry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Exploratorium Museum is a full description of a short activity. An electrophorus plate and a Leyden jar are made. The electrophorus is charged by induction. Its charge is transferred to the Leyden jar by conduction...
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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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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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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Everyday Mysteries Fun Science Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is hosted by the Science and Technology Research Center of the Library of Congress. You are able to search the site to find answers to your science questions. The database of answers is composed of all questions asked of...
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Website
Other

Fun Science Ring: Leyden Jar

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about how Leyden jars work, and how to construct your own. Many pictures, references, other sites, other electrostatics projects and topics.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science

For Students 4th
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fourth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Keeping an Eye on Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the development of a new rocket engine that operates by the ion propulsion as opposed to gas propulsion. Well written and great graphics!
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: How Do Balloons Interact When Rubbed Together?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate how two balloons interact with objects and each other when rubbed with a wool cloth. The students will also develop new testable questions and perform experiments to further their learning.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: John Travoltage

For Students 9th - 10th
Make sparks fly with John Travoltage. Explore how charging Johnnie up and moving his hand changes how he gets shocked!
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Graphic
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Nova Science Now Lightning: Lightning Varieties

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare and contrast different types of lightning bolts. A substantial amount of information is provided here including pictures with descriptions for each type of lightning bolt. NOTE: The interactive is no longer available; Click on...

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