Curated OER
Magnetic Fields
A young boy, "Science Ben," smiles and follows the directions of the narrator as he traces the path of a magnetic field with a magnet. This is a demonstrative video that helps young physical scientists visualize the magnetic field. Show...
Curated OER
What is the Magnetic Field?
Not only does the Tabletop Explainer reveal a magnetic field with iron filings, he also uses diagrams to explain rules for drawing one. He concludes with a couple of "What Do You Think?" questions to encourage deeper thinking. Have your...
Curated OER
The Universe - Secrets of The Sun 4/5
Solar storms is the topic of part four of the five-part series on the secrets of the sun. Learn about auroras, CMEs, solar flares and the damage it could cause here on Earth. The most interesting fact in this clip is the fact that solar...
University of Nottingham
Sixty Symbols: Symbols of Physics and Astronomy: Magnetic Fields
Scientists explain what a magnetic field is, in everyday science and in astronomy. See examples of magnets and magnetic fields, as well as an example of an electromagnet. [8:25]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism
Explanation of how paired and unpaired electrons can create different magnetic forces based on the electron configurations. [8:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Magnetic Field Created by Current Carrying Wire
Examine how a magnetic field can be created in a wire carrying current with this video. [9:41]
OpenSciEd
Open Sci Ed: 8.3 Forces at a Distance: Teacher Playlist
This teacher playlist demonstrates the Forces at a Distance unit investigations where the students investigate the cause of a speaker's vibration in addition to the effect.
OpenSciEd
Open Sci Ed: 8.3 Forces at a Distance: Student Playlist
This student playlist demonstrates the Forces at a Distance unit investigations where the students investigate the cause of a speaker's vibration in addition to the effect.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Astronomy: The Sun
Phil takes us for a closer look at the two-octillion-ton star that rules our solar system. We look at the sun's core, plasma, magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and what all of that means for our planet....
PBS
Pbs Kids: Animations: How Does a Solenoid Work?
Narrated animation visually explains how a solenoid uses a magnetic field to do mechanical work. (30 secs) Uses Quicktime.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Physics Videos: Learn About Magnetic Fields
Learn about magnetic fields with interesting information about north and south magnetic poles, magnetic field lines and compasses. [2:30]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Magnetic Properties
The following video explains how all material has magnetic properties. Ferromagnetic material can be permanently magnetized, paramagnetic material will align with magnetic fields, and diamagnetic material will align weakly with magnetic...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Electromagnetic Induction
The following video narrated by Paul Anderson explains how electromagnetic induction occurs when the magnetic flux of an object changes. The magnetic flux is product of the surface area perpendicular to the magnetic field and the...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Electromagnetic Waves
In the following video Paul Andersen details the characteristics of electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves that can move through both mediums and vacuums. The electric and magnetic fields oscillate...
Crash Course
Crash Course Astronomy #10: The Sun
Take a closer look at the two-octillion ton star that rules the solar system. Also, look at the sun's core, plasma, magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and what all of that means for Earth.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetism 8
A continued discussion of the magnetic forces that two current-carrying wires exert on each other.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Increase Strength of Magnet
How can we increase the strength of a bar magnet using a piece of steel? Why is it stronger? Find out here.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetism 2
Video lecture explores magnetic fields and their effects on moving electrical charges. [8:59]
Derek Owens
Physical Science: Electric Current and Magnetic Fields
An introduction to the magnetic fields caused by current flow through a wire. [10:01]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetism 4
Part 2 of a problem that explores what happens to a proton speeding through a magnetic field.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Magnetic Permeability
This video demonstrates what happens to the magnetic field of a magnet in the presence of another material which is attracted to it. [2:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lenz's Law
A video discussing Lenz's law and how the magnetic field can be induced by a current. [5:45]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Magnetic Force on a Charge
Learn how to use the right hand rule and F=qvB to find the size and direction of magnetic force. [8:59]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Magnetic Force Between Two Currents Going in Opposite Directions
Learn how to solve problems to determine the magnetic force between two currents going in opposite directions. [11:01]