Communication and Electrical Circuits
Sure, electricity powers our TVs, computers, and video games but it's actually integrated into our lives in so many more ways than we may even think. Where does it come from? How does it power our devices? What happens when the electricity runs out or we go somewhere it isn't?
The video below discusses the massive NY-area power outage of 2003. It is a great example of our dependence on electricity but can be a bit much for sensitive or otherwise anxious students. It's about 9 minutes long and the second half focuses on the electric grid more than electricity.
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A short video from the USGS on how a drone and the drone team helped to rescue a man trapped by lava in Hawaii.
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My invention that made peace with the lions
Circuit Creators Lesson Video
Click on the video below to hear Jon's story and learn how he is designing circuits to see through walls.
The file below contains teacher notes and discussion prompts to accompany the video.

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Meet Some Entrepreneurs
Jon at Adept AdvancementsThe Electricity SongJon is more than just an engineer. He loves music and working with kids. The electricity song is just one example of this.
Here are the words to the electricity song by Jon Ashdown.
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Roy Allela and Sign-IOWe don't have a video with Roy but the folks at Timeless Black Excellence have put together a nice video summary.
Alexa Anthony and Magic AIUnfortunately Magic-AI had to close their doors at the end of 2019, but there is a great article written by Alexa on what that was like and her plans for the future. It is a great example of learning from failure and not being afraid to "get back on the horse."
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Additional Resources
Here are some of of our favorite online resources
Circuits, Electricity, and Communication
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Maps, Mapping, and Earth’s Geological Characteristics
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