Learn all about electricity and magnetism, try some simple home experiments and use simulations to construct virtual electrical circuits.

• Electricity and Magnetism explained!
  Interactive site that introduces the concepts of Electricity and Magnetism.
  
  
• Electricity - World Book
  Detailed notes on electricity from the encyclopaedia (only available through Schools Broadband). Also covers Magnetism.
  
  
• Electricity & Magnetism - BBC
  Magnetism and electricity described in detail.

• Static Electricity Experiments
  Theory and experiments on static electricity.

• Electrical Circuits
  Learn about electrical current, resistance, power and voltage.

• Static Electricity
  Series of lessons that explain all aspects of static electricity.

  Simulations of Electrical Circuits!

• Ohm’s Law Simulator
  By varying the voltage and resistance of a simulated circuit try to light an electrical bulb. Definition of Ohm's Law on World Book.
  

• Electrical Circuits
  Using resisters, bulbs, batteries and switches build your own virtual electrical circuits.

  Some experiments for you to try!

• Micro Lightning
  Create an electrostatic spark using everyday household items.

• Lemon Power
  Use a lemon and a couple of wires to build your own battery.

• Build an Electric Motor
  Detailed description of how to build a simple electric motor using easy to find items.

• Make Your Own Electromagnet
  How to make an electromagnet.

  Test Your Knowledge

• Electricity and Magnetism Quiz
  Identify the parts of the atom and answer questions on both static and current electricity.

• Electricity & Magnetism Crossword
  Interactive crossword that tests your knowledge of magnetism and electricity.

• Interactive Quiz on Electricity
  Interactive multiple-choice quiz with 10 questions.

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