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Conductivity Meter
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In this activity, learners build a simple qualitative conductivity tester with a battery, bulb and foil.
History of Electricity
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This is a series of demonstrations about different electrical and magnetic phenomena.
Dancing Compasses
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Learners use compasses to detect the magnetic field created by current moving through a wire. This is one of four activities learners can complete related to PhysicsQuest 2008.
Indicating Electrolysis
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In this activity, learners build a simple electrolysis device. Then learners use an indicating solution to visualize hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water.
Shake It Up!
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Learners drop a magnet through a coil of wire to create electric current in a circuit. LEDs in the circuit allow learners to detect the direction of current flow.
Magnet Powered Pinwheel
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Learners use the current flowing in a wire to create a magnetic field that turns a magnet. Learners can use this property of electromagnetism to build a magnet-powered pinwheel.
Gel Electrophoresis of Dyes
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In this experiment related to plant biotechnology, learners discover how to prepare and load an electrophoresis gel.
Holding Charge
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In this trick, learners discover how to stick a straw to the palm of their hand, window door, or anywhere using static electricity.