Career of the Month: Electrical Engineer

Journal Article | January 2016

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Tom Coughlin's career path to becoming an electrical engineer.

Teaching Electricity and Engineering With LEDs

Journal Article | January 2014

Using colorful light-emitting diodes to engage students in the study of electric circuits.

Favorite Demonstration: The Johnson D.C. Electric Motor Recipe—A New Twist to the Mystery of the Electric Motor

Journal Article | April 1997

The world of electric motors is of interest to students of all ages. To teach students the basic principles underlying the direct current motor, an instructor needs a model that students can handle during a classroom…

Focus on Physics: Elementary Electricity in a Nutshell

Journal Article | October 2017

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month covers the basics of electricity.

Taking Charge: An Introduction to Electricity (e-book)

eBook | December 2009

Spark your students’ interest in electricity. Taking Charge is designed to help teachers bring the intimidating subject of electricity to students in the middle grades. These teacher-tested, hands-on activities use…

Teaching Through Trade Books: It's Electric!

Journal Article | February 2013

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue the authors use simple, safe tools to teach about electric circuits.

The Early Years: Static Electricity: The Shocking Truth

Journal Article | February 2013

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue highlights activities about static electricity.