Physical Science

Chapter 7: Electricity

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Topic: Lightning

Visit these sites for more information about lightning strikes. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.



Human Voltage: What happens when people and lightning converge?

( http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/essd18jun99_1.htm )
Lightning Safety

( http://www.lightningsafety.com/ )
Questions and Answers about Lightning

( http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/cae/5viwx/lightning/ltg.htm )
Lightning Kills, Play It Safe!

( http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/ )

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Topic: Energy

Visit these sites for more information about the cost of electrical energy. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.



State Electricity Profiles

( http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/st}profiles/toc.html )
Energy Prices

( http://www.eia.doe.gov/price.html )
California’s Energy Crisis

( http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/california/california.html )
The Home Energy Saver

( http://www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/tips.html )
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