Physical Science: Electricity

When thunder and lightning occur but the main form of precipitation is snow, not rain, it’s called thundersnow.

Take a tour of different rooms in your home. Which items in each room use electricity? How do you know they use electricity?

Electricity demand changes constantly. Suppliers need to generate more electrical energy when demand is high, and less when demand is low.

The telegraph works by transmitting signals through an electrical circuit. Learn more and print your own telegraph key using this 3d model of a real artefact.

Have you ever experienced static electricity? Like when you pull a wool sweater over your head in the winter? See what else static electricity can do in this hands-on activity.

Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.

Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.

This resource explains electricity basics - volts, amps, currents, resistance, and why it is dangerous to touch electrical outlets with wet hands.

If you understand heat transfer, you can make lots of little changes at home to help the environment and your household’s bank account!