Third Grade - Science

Electricity and Magnetism

Fun and Games with Electricity
Conductors and Insulators
Changing Circuits
The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits
Circuit Challenges
Build Your own Circuits


Kid's Zone Electricity

Electricity is a form of energy. It is generated by millions of free-flowing electrons whose movements create force fields and generate energy from motion.

Snacks about Magnetism 
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconma
Try out some experiment and activities from the Exploratorium while you're learning about magnets and magnetism!
 
Magnets - An Invisible Attraction 
http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/
Find answers to common questions about magnets, 
magnetism, and the compass

 
BrainPOP - Electricity
http://www.brainpop.com/search/?keyword=electricity
Watch cartoons, take quizzes, and try experiments to learn about electricity and related topics such as thunderstorms, batteries, and other energy sources.
 
Electricity Online
http://library.thinkquest.org/28032/
Learn all about electricity, its applications, and its history. Features cool experiments, activities, and an historical timeline.
The Electricity Book
Topics include Lighting a bulb, What is electricity, Electricity in action, a battery, and series and parallel.
Learn about Electricity

Creating Circuits

The Electric Avenue

Explores various types of energy, complete with activities.

Electricity activities - NASA

 

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June 05, 2009