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Let’s Study Nikola Tesla: Get Amped Unit Study
Your upper elementary through high school students are going to love this Tesla unit study!
Tesla was one of the most famous scientists ever. Yet, it was not until after his death that the world realized the electrifying talent of this Croatia-born scientist. His quirky ‘science geek’ ways and his incredible ability to run complicated science experiments in his imagination set him apart as a science genius early in his career.
He is perhaps best known for the Tesla Coil. Surprisingly, you’ll discover that you encounter his scientific contributions all the time in everyday modern life.
Without Nikola Tesla:
- Elon Musk would never have created an electric car.
- Guglielmo Marconi would never have won the Nobel Prize for transatlantic radio transmission.
- You would still be getting off your couch to change the TV or radio station by hand.
There is much to learn about this amazing inventor and mathematician and his incredible contribution to science. We will scratch the surface here and provide you with ways to extend your learning and make it fun all at the same time.
In The Let’s Study Nikola Tesla: Get Amped Unit Study You Will Find:
- 6 engaging science experiments about Tesla’s greatest inventions.
- Videos, printable worksheets, online games, and interactives. It is chock full of resources to learn all you can about Tesla’s life and contribution to science.
- Read & respond to questions about Tesla’s life and greatest accomplishments.
- Fun, engaging experiments to learn more about Tesla’s most famous works and ideas.
- Experiments and resources that can be used for final projects, science fairs, etc. The unit study includes experiments, lab reports, and fun ways to learn about Electricity, and Magnetism.
- Information about history and science museums dedicated to the life and work of Nikola Tesla.
- Virtual tours of three of the most famous Tesla museums.
Let’s Study Nikola Tesla: Get Amped Table of Contents
Introduction: Brief Biographical Overview
- Nikola Tesla’s Missed Fortunes, Failures &
Successes
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- Section 1: Understanding the Life of Nikola Tesla
- Section 2: Explore the World of Tesla
Virtual Museum Tours
Videos about Tesla
Tesla App/Games - Section 3: Get Amped with Experiments & Demonstrations
Introduction: Materials & Safety
Notebooking Resources
Lab Reports
Experiment for AC current
Radio Experiment
Tesla & Your Remote Control TV
Hydroelectric power and how it works.
ElectroMagnetism
The Tesla Coil
Additional resources to help you learn even more about Tesla
