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Subject

Science (NYS P-12)

Description

Students in the Physical Science and Physics class can use this simulation to:

• Build a circuit with resistors, light bulbs, batteries, and switches
• Take measurements with the realistic ammeter and voltmeter
• View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a life-like view

Simulation

Click on the link below to view the simulation:

• Circuit Construction Kit (DC Only)

Website(s)

PhET Interactive Simulations

Requirements

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Content Provider

Physics Education Technology
The Physics Education Technology (PhET) project at the University of Colorado produces fun, interactive simulations of physical phenomena that make bridges to the real world.

Related Academic Standards

New York State

S.4.PS.3.2 Students who demonstrate understanding can make observations to provide evidence that energy is conserved as it is transferred and/or converted from one form to another.

S.MS.PS.3.6  Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred by electric currents.

MST4.E.PS4.1 Students describe a variety of forms of energy (e.g., heat, chemical, light) and the changes that occur in objects when they interact with those forms of energy.

MST4.I.PS3.1 Students observe and describe properties of materials, such as density, conductivity, and solubility.

MST4.I.PS4.4 Students observe and describe the properties of sound, light, magnetism, and electricity.

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