
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely
Take a tour of different rooms in your home. Which items in each room use electricity? How do you know they use electricity?
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.
This resource explains electricity basics - volts, amps, currents, resistance, and why it is dangerous to touch electrical outlets with wet hands.