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3.1
Investigation: Investigating Electric Charges |
What
Is Static Electricity? A complete and comprehensive
online unit on electrostatics complete with suggested activities.
Static
Balloons. Investigate electrostatics with balloons.
Charged
Humans. Read case studies about people who could generate
sparks at will, find out why you create sparks when you shuffle
your feet on a wool rug, etc.
Click on the different links on ExploreScience.com:
Electricity and Magnetism to discover more about electric
charges. |
3.3
Investigation: Charging by Contact |
How
Lightning Works. Learn all about the amazing forces
that create thunder and lightning.
Nova:
indoor lightning. The PBS series outlines an activity
to make indoor lightning
Lightning
and Storms. Images of lightning strikes and thunderstorms
with lightning.
Lightning:
The Shocking Story. National Geographic site that includes;
The Science of Lightning, Striking photos, Survivors tell their
stories...
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3.4
What Is Electric Current? |
Electric
Shock. Steps to take when trying to treat an electric shock
victim.
Electric
Shock Safety. A list of safety rules to follow when working
with electricity and to prevent electric shock.
Electrical
Safety in the Home. Tips on how to prevent children from receiving
severe electric shocks in the home.
The
Truth About Electric Shock! Discover how little electricity
it takes to cause an electric shock. Explore the links on the
page to learn more about hidden dangers, and how to perform a
home safety audit.
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3.5
Activity: The Electric Circuit |
Interactive
Electric Circuits. Choose the Circuits link to watch a demonstration
of how electric circuits are constructed. Explore the other links
as well. |
3.7
Investigation: Building Parallel and Series Circuits |
Introduction
to Batteries. Explains the difference between cells
in series and parallel
DC
Circuits. Excellent page on series and parallel circuits
with a mini-quiz at the end. You can also ask questions if you
need further information.
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3.10
Case Study: Electrical Resistance |
The
Virtual Lightbulb Simulator (Java Applet) — U. of Oregon.
"Discover OHMS law by using different combinations of
Voltage and Resistance and constructing a circuit that activates
the Virtual lightbulb."
Pressure
and Flow Rate. See how Ohm’s Law relates to water flow
and pressure. View the animations to illustrate the concepts.
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3.12
Career Profile: Home Security Systems Installer |
Career
Gateway. Explore these Government of Ontario pages to learn
more about a career as a home security systems installer.
Career
Choice for the Future. Read an article discussing the future
of security systems. Included are some helpful tips on what this
particular company looks for in their technicians. |
3.14
Energy Conservation |
Efficiency
Guides and Brochures for Your Home. Explore the many different
brochures and guides offered at this Web site.
Office
of Energy Efficiency. Information and advice to help you save
energy and money, and to help save the environment.
Conserving
Energy in the Workplace. Tips on how to reduce energy consumption
at the office.
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3.18
Comparing Electrical Energy Production |
An
Introduction to Solar Energy. Read this article to learn more
about the various ways to harness solar energy and convert it
into useable energy.
El
Paso Solar Energy Association. Explore this Web site to discover
the many different applications of solar energy.
Solarbuzz:
Uses of Solar Energy. Discusses converting traditional homes
into homes that can use solar energy. Also looks at using solar
energy in industrial applications. |
3.19
Explore an Issue: Choosing an Energy Source |
The
Problem: The Energy Crisis. Informative Web site about the
consumption of fossil fuels, and alternative forms of energy.
Energy:
Making Sustainable Choices. Talks about how much people depend
on energy, and ways individuals can reduce the amount of energy
they use as well as start to use renewable sources of energy.
Energy
and Energy Resources. Read about the various forms of available
energy and some of the advantages and disadvantages associated
with each.
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