Electricity Unit STUDENT RESOURCES Energy Quest A wonderful site from the California Energy Commission includes science projects, puzzles and games, a gallery of pictures and biographies of energy pioneers, "Watt's That?" the Internet Energy Game Show, tips on how to be safe around electricity, descriptions of the various types of energy, links, and much, much more! Revise Wise Science Physical Processes: Electricity Activity This site from the BBC offers an interactive lesson on joining electrical motors, buzzers, bells, etc. with conductors to make a complete circuit. The site also includes a Fact Sheet, Quiz and Worksheet. Brain Pop Electricity Topics include a general introduction to electricity, static electricity, batteries, energy sources, thunderstorms and atoms. Each topic page (geared toward upper elementary students) features an animated movie, a quiz, a printable activity sheet and a try-it-yourself experiment. Theater of Electricity An online exhibit loaded with activities and information about static electricity and an introduction to current electricity. The Electricity Book: Part 2 This interactive lesson teaches all about how electricity moves through a circuit to light a bulb. Great animations and explanations make the information clear. Beakman's Electric Motor Simple illustrated directions are given on how to make an electric motor out of ordinary household items. The Shocking Truth About Electricity Have you ever wondered how much we depend on electricity? Where does electricity come from? What are those volts, amps and watts anyway? If you have ever thought about any of these questions, then you've come to the right place. This page will tell you the amazing story of electricity. Sources of Electricity Learn about various sources of electricity, from coal to hydro-power The World of Benjamin Franklin America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin. He became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist. Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America's greatest citizens. The Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia offers an online look at this fascinating man. TEACHER RESOURCES Energy Education Resources for Parents and Teachers In this section, parents and teachers will find various energy and environmental education materials and resources. © 1997 Patricia Knox - North Canton City Schools This page last updated on March 13, 2004 Back to North Canton City Schools