John Travoltage
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About
Topics
- Static Electricity
Description
Make sparks fly with John Travoltage. Explore how charging Johnnie up and moving his hand changes how he gets shocked!
Sample Learning Goals
- Describe and draw models for common static electricity concepts (transfer of charge, attraction, repulsion, and grounding).
For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
Title | Authors | Level | Type | ||
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Static Magnetic and Electric unit (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS | HW Demo Lab |
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How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
Exploring Electric Chrages | Matt Simkins | MS HS |
Guided Lab |
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MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
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PhET Simulations Aligned for AP Physics C | Roberta Tanner | HS | Other | ||
Static Electricity Lab! | Jamie Schoenberger | MS | Lab Guided |
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Simulações no Ensino de Fisica | Carla Tavares | HS | Discuss Other MC Guided HW Demo Lab |
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Translations
Software Requirements
Windows 7+ | Mac OS 10.7+ | iPad and iPad Mini with iOS | Chromebook with Chrome OS |
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Credits
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