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Electricity. Thales, a Greek, found that when amber was rubbed with silk, it became electrically charged and attracted objects. He had originally discovered static electricity. William Gilbert (England) first coined the term electricity from elektron, the Greek word for amber.
Learning about the history of electricity is a great way of putting into perspective how advanced modern technology really is. Delve into this fascinating topic with this super informative, engaging wiki page that includes a detailed electricity timeline.
Our “Electricity for Kids” guide is a fun, informative read for K-12 students. Learn all about electricity, how it’s generated, a timeline of discovery, lightning safety, and more!
Timeline of the History of Electricity. Electrical events: Italian physicist Alessandro Volta reveals his new invention: the first battery! British physicist Michael Faraday invents the first, very simple, electrical motor. The first telegraph system – a way of sending messages over long distances using electricity – is built in Britain.
Our brilliant History of Electricity for KS2 Timeline helps chart the key points of electricity and important discoveries and inventions about it. It looks at ancient Egyptian and Greek beliefs about what electricity was, Benjamin Franklin's experiments, Alessandro Volta inventing the battery and the work of Michael Faraday.
Interactive timeline charting major discoveries, inventions and breakthroughs in the history of electricity and electrical safety.
These Timeline Sequencing Cards are a wonderful way to help children learn about the history of electricity. By ordering these activity cards, children will develop their understanding of chronology.
