Electricity
I want to
find out more about electricity
AC/DC:
What's the Difference?
To find out more about alternating and direct current, what exactly
an electric current is, and two ways that the currents can be
produced, check out the interactive illustrations on these pages.
Electric
Pickle
Make a pickle glow yellow. The pickle conducts electricity due
to the vinegar (acetic acid) and sodium chloride salt used to
make it. Parental assistance required
Electricity
and Magnetism
This module will introduce you to many of the basic concepts
involved with Electricity and Magnetism. We will introduce you
to static charge, moving charge, voltage, resistance, and current.
Magnetism and how it relates to electricity will also be presented.
Electronic
Quiz Game
It's easy to make your own state-capitals electronic quiz game.
It even lights up when you match the right answers with your
game wires. From Do It Yourself.
How
Batteries Work
Learn some fun facts about batteries and flashlights ÷ how they work, their history, how to take care of them ÷ and visit our Science Center to experiment with our do-it-yourself science projects. From the Energizer company.
Interactive
Electricity Book
Don't be put off by the simplicity of the opening window. View this animated site of basic
electronics concepts.
K'nex®
Elevator
Mrs. Frisby was amazed by the elevator the Rats of NIMH had built.
You can build your own electric elevator if you have a K'nex
set. Here's how Lianna did it.
The
Lemon Battery
Did you know you can make electricity without a battery or a
generator? You can make a small amount of electricity with a
lemon. Note: wash the coins thoroughly first!
Molecular
Expressions: Electricity and Magnetism
These interactive Java tutorials will help you understand how
electrical devices work.
Tell
Me More - Electricity Basics
This section good for that basic report. Other sections deal
with safety for kids around electricity. From PG&E.
Theatre of
Electricity
All about the huge Van de Graaff Generator at the Museum of Science
in Boston. Includes a Quicktime movie showing how it works.
What
Is "Electricity"?
This question is impossible to answer because the word "Electricity"
has several different meanings. These different meanings contradict
each other, and the contradictions confuse everyone. If you don't
understand electricity, you're not alone. Even teachers, engineers,
and scientists have a hard time understanding it.
Where do we get
energy to run our house?
Edison's
Miracle of Light
In September 1878, when Thomas Edison announced his intention
to harness Niagara Falls and produce a safe, electric light system,
gas stocks plummeted on Wall Street.
Energy Ant
Energy issues for children. Understanding renewable sources of
energy versus nonrenewable sources. From the Energy Information
Administration.
Energy
Quest
Science projects, stories, puzzles, an art contest, and other
energy-related things to do. From the California Energy Commission.
Experiments
from the Charles Edison Fund
You can become an energy waste-watcher! Once you know what to
look for, you can make valuable energy-saving suggestions to
your friends and your parents.
How
Much Does Electricity Cost?
Mom just reminded Junior for the umpteenth time to turn off the
light in his bedroom when he leaves. It happens in my house and
I'm sure it happens in yours. Just how much electricity is Junior
wasting? In fact, how much does it cost to run most of our common
appliances?
Kansas City
Power & Light Kids Clubhouse
Delightful site from a power company to help kids understand
all about electricity through games, projects and experiments.
Nuclear
Power
How power is generated in a nuclear power plant. The benefits
and risks. Illustrated with animated graphics.
Roofus'
Solar Home
Roofus is a dog who has made his doghouse "energy smart."
You can test your home and make it use solar energy, too.
Virtual
Power Plant Tour
Another coal-burning power plant tour, but with Quicktime and
Shockwave multimedia features. Best with fast connection.
I want to
find out more about electronics
60th Birthday of Transistor
Podcast, mp3 player needed. Historian Lance Metz reflects on this and other questions relating to the 60th anniversary of the invention of the transistor. Douglas Peters, a retired technician, shares what it was like to work at the Allentown, Penn., plant that manufactured the first transistors.
Basic
Electronics
Without a thorough grasp of basic electronics you will never
fully understand the later and much more complicated electronics
tutorials. As a suggestion start by reviewing "starting
out in basic electronics" followed by some radio electronics
terminology.
Electronic
Circuits
Here are some neat circuits you might want to try to build.
Electronics
For Children
Hi! My name is Digit. I just hopped off my circuit board to welcome
you to my electronic room. Have you ever wondered how your everyday
electronic devices work? Well, we'll show you how!
Electronics
For Kids
You can learn about the basics of electronics by looking at magnetism,
static electricity and simple circuits with some very simple
experiments.
I
want to build a motor
Beakman's
Electric Motor
I saw this on the TV show Beakman's World and I was very impressed
that you could actually build a working electric motor with so
few parts. [Motor
Eléctrico De Beakman en Español]
Build
an Electric motor in 10 Minutes
The motor is simply a battery, a magnet, and a small coil of
wire you make yourself. There is a secret to making it (which
I will of course share with you) which is at the same time clever
and delightfully simple.
Simple
Electrostatic Motor
Build this high voltage motor from plastic pop bottles, by William
J. Beaty.
What is Static
Electricity?
Electrical Fleas
Start your own electric flea circus! In this Exploratorium Snack,
static electricity makes electric "fleas" jump up and
down.
Sticky
Electrostatics
There are several things which interfere with our understanding
of "Static Electricity." Most demonstrations incorrectly
focus on friction. Also, the nature of matter and the fundamental
reasons for charge conservation are usually ignored. By William
J. Beaty.
Stranger
Than Friction
Ever been shocked on a cold day by touching a doorknob or another
person's hand? If so, you've experienced firsthand the effects
of static electricity.
Static
Electricity Page
Homeschooling dad, Bill B, has page after page of experiments
you can do to help understand static electricity and its uses.
What
is Static Electricity?
You walk across the rug, reach for the doorknob and..........ZAP!!!
You get a shock. What was that???!!!
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