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Background Information


Electricity and Magnetism
A module that will introduce you to concepts such as static charge, moving charge, voltage, resistance, and current. While you are there, be sure to check out Properties of Matter.

  • The Atoms Family
    Explore kinetic and potential energy, atoms and matter, conservation and energy transfer, light, waves and particles.

  • Theatre of Electricity
    Learn about Franklin's kite, lightning and much more!

  • The Wizard's Lab: What Is Electricity?
    Check out this Thinquest Project for great background information.

    What Is Static Electricity?
    An impressive guide to learning about static electricity which is described in terms of atoms, electrical charges, conservation of charge and Coulomb's Law.

  • What is Electricity?
    This is a hobbyist's comprehensive guide to learning about electricity.

    Online Renewable Energy Education Module
    Learn about the basics of renewable energy (solar, wind power, geothermal, hydro and biiomass).

    What Is Electricity
    A comprehensive episode from Newton's Apple.

     

    Electricity Experiments

    Make an Electroscope
    An experiment provided by the Franklin Museum.

    Electrical Fleas
    Have some fun with static electricity! While you are there, be sure to check out these other activities: Short Circuit

    Hand Battery  

    Stripped Down Motor  

    Motor Effect  

    Circles of Magnetism  

    Magnetic Pendulums  

    Electroscope

    Beakman's Electric Motor
    Find out how simple building an electric motor can be!

    Electrical Safety

     

    Electrical Safety
    Learn about electrical safety from the Atoms Family!

    Safety Quiz (The Future)
    Print this safety quiz provided by the Franklin Museum.

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