Crash Course
Induction—An Introduction: Crash Course Physics #34
Explore the basics of induction with an engaging video lesson. The 34th episode in the Crash Course physics series describes induction and gives examples of how it works. A discussion of magnetism concludes the lesson.
Crash Course
Ampère's Law: Crash Course Physics #33
Give credit where credit is due—thank Ampere any time you use an electric motor! The 33rd installment in the Crash Course physics series explains how Ampere's Law applies to a long, straight wire. The discussion then expands to the...
Crash Course
Magnetism: Crash Course Physics #32
Your classes are sure to be attracted to the 32nd lesson in the exciting Crash Course physics series. Scholars learn the basics of magnetism and the forces created from current running through a wire. The lesson includes an application...
Veritasium
Levitating Barbecue! Electromagnetic Induction
Who says you shouldn't play with electricity?! Investigate Faraday's Law of Induction through a video demonstration from his hometown. The lesson shows an aluminum plate levitating from the magnetic fields created by electric currents....
Crash Course
Neutron Stars
This is one heavy video! Introduce the topic of neutron stars with a brief but informative resource. Young astronomers discover the history of neutron star research, the conditions present in and around a neutron star, and the...
MinutePhysics
Real World Telekinesis (feat. Neil Turok)
Journey into the world of the unseen! Learners discover how even the simplest of objects moving at a distance without physical interaction or direction was a problem that mystified scientists for hundreds of years. The narrator explains...
Teach Engineering
The Grand Challenge
Magnetic resonance imaging, just how safe is it? The introduction to unit study of magnetic resonance imaging technology presents the grand challenge questions of how an MRI machine works, the risks involved, the physics involved,...
DoodleScience
The Motor Effect
Explain the motor effect with a video that focuses on current, magnetic fields, pulse, and briefly mentions Fleming's Left Hand Rule.
DoodleScience
Electromagnets and Electromagnetic Induction
British electrician William Sturgeon invented the electromagnet in 1825, and it's come a long way since then! A video explains electromagnets and electromagnetic induction. It describes currents, magnetic fields, alternating currents,...
Curated OER
How to Build a Simple Electric Motor, plus How it Works
See how to build a simple motor with just seven materials. The process is sped up so you may want to watch and write out directions before showing your class. The explanation for why it works is then given. A few questions are shown at...
Curated OER
Magnetic Field Lines
A large magnet is inserted into a tank of floating iron filings to reveal the magnetic field. Use this to show the shape of a magnetic field as well as how its strength appears to decrease the farther away from the magnet. The video is...
Curated OER
Experiment : Magnetic Field Viewer
Iron filings are suspended in a bottle of baby oil and then a magnet is held up to it to bring the magnetic field to view. The remainder of this homemade video gives the instructions for making this 3-D magnetic viewing cell from common...
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...