Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity and Magnetism introduces students to the principles of electricity. They learn basic safety rules, how to read an analog meter, and how to recognize series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Ohm’s Law is also introduced.
The students use the Lab-Volt Exploratory Electronics Laboratory to perform experiments and demonstrate basic electrical concepts, including three-way switching and magnetism.
Internet Resources
Electrified Ben
Franklin's famous stormy kite flight – This site explores Ben Franklin and his significance in the discovery and understanding of electricity, as well as other well-known scientists who continued his studies and later made numerous contributions to the study of electricity. It also predicts where the further exploration of electricity will lead us in the future.
Marshall Brain's: How Stuff Works
Have you ever wondered about static electricity and static cling? – This site discusses static electricity and Van de Graaff generators, the strange devices that can make your hair stand on end. You can even learn how to build your own Van de Graaff generator for personal experimentation.
Thomas Alva Edison
Find out more about the 'The Wizard of Menlo Park' – This site is a complete resource for all you need to know about the American inventor, Thomas Edison.