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Category: Circuits

Nov 04

Introduction to Arduinos

Karen CragwallLeave a commentCircuits, Electricity, Lesson PlansElectric Grid, electricity, RET 2016

The students will see an animated video that gives an overview a of how the U.S. electrical grid is organized and how power gets to customers. Next , they will make a human electrical circuit. Finally, students will be put Read more

Jun 13

AC Power Activities

Erin WillsLeave a commentCircuitsActivities

Instructions on how to create an AC electric generator from few items, including a magnet, wire and a nail. http://amasci.com/coilgen/generator_2.html#gramme http://www.creative-science.org.uk/gen1.html

Jun 13

Circuit Simulations

Erin WillsLeave a commentCircuitsSimulations

“Install accurate analog and digital circuit simulations in seconds, using schematics and wiring diagrams.” https://www.circuitlab.com/ ECE 6721: Analog Integrated Circuit Lab Circuit Simulator | Clemson University, South Carolina  

Jun 13

Real vs. Reactive Power

Erin WillsLeave a commentCircuitsReal vs. Reactive Power

“We know that reactive loads such as inductors and capacitors dissipate zero power, yet the fact that they drop voltage and draw current gives the deceptive impression that they actually do dissipate power. This “phantom power” is called reactive power…The Read more

Jun 13

AC/DC Power

Erin WillsLeave a commentCircuitsAC/DC Power

“Electrical energy is a very useful form of energy because it can be converted into other forms of energy, including heat, sound, movement, and light. It can also be transferred from its source, such as a power station, to your Read more

Jun 13

Elementary School Students

Erin WillsLeave a commentCircuitsElementary School Students

Instruction manuals including the construction of squishy circuits, used to teach the basic concepts of circuits and electricity. Lists of items that are needed to complete the experiment are also included in the links below. Squishy Circuits Kits Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Read more

Jun 08

Circuits

Erin WillsLeave a commentCircuitsGeneral Concept Articles

Information about circuits ranging from tables, graphs, and lessons are included in the links. Direct and Alternating current are discussed, along with resistors and breadboards. All About Circuits Electrical Circuits Homemade Circuit Designs Just for You: How to Make a Read more

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