'Switched On'

Practical sites where students can make and test their own circuits,test their knowledge and gather information for their inquiry projects.

Below are the links in 'Switched On'.

  • Simple Circuits
    Experiment with the circuit diagram by dragging and dropping the light bulb, buzzer, battery and motor onto it.
  • The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits
    An interactive site with diagrams, activities and quizzes for students of all ages.
  • Learning Circuits
    An interactive site to learn about circuits.
  • The Electricity Book
    Another interactive site for students to learn about circuits.
  • Electric Circuits
    A website designed for children aged between 7 and 11 to allow them to develop their understanding of electricity, and how electricity is used in everyday appliances through electrical circuits.
  • Kids Zone - Electricity
    When you do things like play video games, make a milkshake in your blender, watch TV, surf the Net and turn on the light in your bedroom, you are using electricity. A page full of great information.
  • Switched On Kids
    What is electricity, electrical safety, information, fun and games on this site.
  • Electricity and Circuits
    Help Sparky the Alien with these activities.
  • Learning Power
    A great site explaining different types of electrical producing plants.