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Electric light bulb experiment
Inspired by the theme of the Victorians, this activity supports the teaching of design and technology in context by looking at the key events that defined the Victorian era, and how they have influenced engineering developments and society today.
In this classroom activity learners will learn about the...
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This book explains how to make a battery-powered illuminated fork, airplane bottle, electric dice, noisemaker, bumper car, back scratcher, and robot hand.
Electric motor
This video shows a simple method for making an electric motor using a battery, strong magnets and a copper coil. It allows students to investigate Fleming's left hand rule and the forces generated in an electric motor.
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Electric sausage
In this video, Michael de Podesta has a unique twist to demonstrate static electricity and charge. Small pieces of paper are attracted to a statically-charged balloon. Amazingly, so is a sausage. This short video illustrates an engaging demonstration that can readily be used with students.
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Electrical Circuits
Produced by Teachers TV, in this video two teachers show the experiments they find useful in teaching students about electrical circuits.
Dr Phil Scott, professor of science education at the University of Leeds,...
Electrical Circuits
Within this activity pupils are given the opportunity to revise and revisit their knowledge of electricity and circuits before applying this to designing and building a moving electric plane. Throughout the activity pupils will be encouraged to add 2-3 electrical components including a motor, lights and a buzzer....
Part of an accessible series on core science topics such as matter, metals, plants and gravity. This book looks at electrical circuits and currents.