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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Strength of an Electromagnet

For Students 3rd - 5th
Has anyone ever told you that you have a magnetic personality? Have you ever heard that opposites attract? These common phrases are both based on the properties of magnets and magnetic electricity. In this science fair project, learn how...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Levitating Magnets: Floating Isn't Just for Magicians

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you ever seen a magician float an object in the air, you might think that levitation is just a magic trick, but the truth is you can use an invisible physical force to levitate a magnet. Try this simple, week-long science project to...
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Energy at the Earth's Poles

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource to help understand how the amount of energy at the Earth's poles affects polar conditions.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Magnetism

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary of magnetism.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forces on Moving Charges in Magnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will explore magnetic force. Students will observe interactions of magnets and study magnetic fields. The source of magnetic properties is believed to be moving charge. Since moving charge produces...
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights

For Students 9th - 10th
The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a spectacular light display that can be seen at night in regions near the North Pole (auroras can also be seen near the South Pole). Auroras occur because of charged particles...
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Read Works

Read Works: Electric and Magnetic Forces and the Modern Day Compass

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how a compass works using electromagnetic force. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Magnets

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students differentiate between and identify objects that are attracted by a magnet and those that are not attracted by a magnet.