Electricity and Magnetism

Static charge, circuits, voltage, current and resistance, electromagnets, motors and generators, and electrical safety.

A science course for grades 6–8. Every lesson explains one big idea in clear, kid-friendly words, shares amazing facts, sets a hands-on activity using everyday materials (with grown-up helper notes) and ends with a short quiz that explains each answer.

What you will learn

1. Electric Charge and Static Electricity
2. Current, Voltage and Resistance
3. Building Circuits
4. Series and Parallel Circuits
5. Magnets and Magnetic Fields
6. Electromagnets
7. Motors and Generators
8. Electrical Power and Safety
9. Electricity Review: Smart Inventions

For parents: lessons take about 25 minutes plus activity time. Activities are designed to be done with an adult helper; read the safety notes together first. You can follow your child’s progress from your parent dashboard.