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By state law, more and more Californians will be driving electric cars in the years ahead.

BrainPop: Electricity

Tim, Moby, Cassie, Rita, and all the gang at BrainPop have this great page for you about electricity. First, play the cartoon. Then, try the quiz, or do a simple experiment with Bob, the Ex-Lab Rat.

		Questions Name the three parts of an electric circuit. Compare a bolt of lightning to the shock you might get when you touch a metal doorknob. What particles flow to create electricity?

Frankenstein's Lightning Laboratory

That green ghoul from the horror movies will show you some cool things to do with electricity. Try his activity on static electricity, or click Fruity Electricity for a wacky activity you can do with an adult.

		Questions What happens to a plastic comb when it is rubbed with wool? In the "Fruity Electricity" experiment, what role did the fruit play in making electricity? Discuss three important electricity safety rules.

Electric Vehicles

Cars run on gasoline, don't they? Well, in California, that's changing. Come learn about the new electric cars at this Web site. Click Tire Kicker to learn about the different parts of an electric car. Or click Benefits to learn the value of these cars.

		Questions Compare the motor of an electric car to a gas-powered car. What holds the energy that powers electric cars? Describe two advantages of electric cars over gas-powered cars. Describe two disadvantages. Predict if the advantages and disadvantages will stay the same in the next 5 years, or 10 years.