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D4K: Electricity
Special | 28m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
How does electricity work? Find out here.
Electricity is energy. It powers your homes and schools. But how is electricity made and how does it get from a power plant to your outlet? On this month’s D4K broadcast show, Host Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guest scientists will answer students’ questions about electricity. Cartan-Hansen will be joined by John Gardner from BSU and Kip Sikes from Idaho Power.
Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
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D4K: Electricity
Special | 28m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Electricity is energy. It powers your homes and schools. But how is electricity made and how does it get from a power plant to your outlet? On this month’s D4K broadcast show, Host Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guest scientists will answer students’ questions about electricity. Cartan-Hansen will be joined by John Gardner from BSU and Kip Sikes from Idaho Power.
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Science Trek
Science Trek is a place where parents, kids, and educators can watch short, educational videos on a variety of science topics. Every Monday Science Trek releases a new video that introduces children to math, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career potentials in a fun, informative way.More from This Collection
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Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation