NEW ZEALAND PHYSICS TEACHERS' RESOURCE BANK

Internally Assessed NCEA

Title Abstract    
English
te Reo
Visit Type
Physics NCEA
Science
NCEA &
SciNZ
Electricity Generation A primer on the generation and use of electricity in New Zealand.
Multimedia 1.2 
Electricity Transmission Grid A primer on New Zealand's electricity transmission grid.
Multimedia 1.2 
Transformers A primer on transformers and their use in the electricity distribution grid.
Multimedia
Model Hydroelectric Generator A model hydroelectric generator powered by a garden hose operates a small light.
Multimedia
Model Windmill Generator A model windmill generator powers a small light.
Multimedia
Thermal Generator The Stirling engine spins a generator to light and LED. Thermal generation of electricity.
Notes
Bernoulli Tubes Air or water flows through consecutive tubes of varying diameter. Pressure is largest in the largest diameter tubes where the flow velocity is smallest.
Notes
Floating Ball A ball is suspended in an upward jet of air.
Multimedia
Ball and Funnel A ball is suspended in a funnel by a jet of air.
Multimedia
Lifting Plate Air blows out between two plates, supporting weights hung from the bottom plate.
Video
Stirling Engine Model A model Stirling engine.
Notes