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A potential and kinetic energy challenge

What does a parked car have in common with a jack-in-the-box?

Grade 9 Thought Starter 30 mins

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Work, energy, power

Explore the scientific definition of work and how it relates to power and energy.

Grade 9 Group Work 20 mins

Investigating resistance

Explore the concept of electrical resistance by creating series and parallel circuits with a variety of resistors.

Grade 9 Hands On 1 hour

Introducing resistance

Learn how resistors in series and parallel circuits affect current and voltage.

Grade 9 Thought Starter 40 mins

Electricity trivia challenge

Create questions to stump the opposing team while recalling as much as you can about electricity.

Grades 7, 9 Game 30 mins

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Electricity then and now

What would life be like without electricity?

Grades 7, 9 Group Work 20 mins

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Electrical safety announcements

Creating public service announcements (PSAs) is a creative way for your students to learn and share electrical safety ru...

Grades 4-7 Group Work 1 hour

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