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Electricity
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Atoms Family 
 "This resource contains educational activities about energy concepts, the power of the sun, energy conservation, energy transformation, electricity and fossil fuels being presented by famous gothic horror characters." The activities are variously designed for students from grades K to 12. http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/ Topics: Energy, Physics, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Jun 23, 2009 Electrical Safety World
Learn all about electricity and how to be safe around it at this site designed for children. In addition to the general information, there are instructions for simple experiments, games to play, a home safety audit, and even a printable certificate for that proclaims the bearer's knowledge about electricity and electrical safety. From the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). http://www.smud.org/en/education-safety/world/Pages/index.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Physics Last updated Nov 13, 2008 Exploring Magnetism Lesson Series
This series of lesson plans (intended for grades 6-12) covers topics related to magnetism, allowing students to "act as scientists discovering magnetic fields and electromagnetism through inquiry and measurement." Some of the topics discussed include solar wind, solar flares, and space weather. In addition to activities, the lesson plans provide background material and glossaries. From the Center for Science Education at the Space Sciences Laboratory (CSE@SSL) at the University of California, Berkeley. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/lessons/exploring_magnetism/ Topics: Physics, Weather Last updated May 12, 2009 Green-e: Renewable Electricity Program
This site describes the Green-e program, a voluntary certification of electricity companies selling energy comprised of at least 50% "Renewable Electricity Resources." Additionally, participants must increase the renewable components of their products by 5% each year for five years. The site also includes other requirements for certification, as well as reasons why consumers should switch to a "green" company and information on how to do so. http://www.green-e.org/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Physics Last updated Dec 12, 2000 Stop Static
Information about fires possibly started by static electricity during the refueling of cars. This is part of a public safety campaign "prompted by a sharp increase of incidents that could not be attributed to a running engine or cigarette smoking, the leading known causes of such fires." The FAQ has refueling safety tips and also addresses some false information attributed to the site publisher. http://www.pei.org/PublicationsResources/Safety/StopStaticCampaign/tabid/121/Default.aspx Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Physics Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Theater of Electricity
Explore the history of the Van de Graaff Generator, which "was originally used as a research tool in early atom-smashing and high energy X-ray experiments." The site also includes information about the generator's construction, with an animation of how it works and pictures of it producing sparks; of lightning and Benjamin Franklin and his kite; information and images of Tesla Coils; a discussion of lightning, including a safety quiz; resources for teachers; and a video and picture gallery. From the Museum of Science, Boston. http://www.mos.org/sln/toe/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Physics Last updated Mar 13, 2000 Theoretical Blueprint for Invisibility Cloak Reported
Article about how "researchers at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering and Imperial College London have developed the blueprint for an invisibility cloak." The invisibility cloak would be made of "exotic artificial composite materials called 'metamerials'" and "electromagnetic waves would flow around an object hidden inside the metamaterial cloak." Researchers believe "the cloak could have numerous uses, from defense applications to wireless communications." From the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University. http://www.pratt.duke.edu/news/?id=433 Topics: Physics Last updated Jun 6, 2008 |
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