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Magnetic Induction
Physicists of the future observe the behavior of current in relation to a magnet through several inquiry activities. They construct a generator and experiment with solenoid coils. They learn and apply electromagnetic laws, most often...
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Electricity and Magnetism
The standard basics of electricity are detailed in this clear-cut collection of slides. Straightforward explanations are offered for static electricity, series and parallel circuits, conductors, insulators, and resistance. Some animation...
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Electricity and Magnetism: From Fun to Function
Fourth graders experiment with electricity and magnetism and build an electromagnetic motor. In this electromagnetism lesson, 4th graders use household objects to show electrostatics and magnets and compasses to show magnetism. They...
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Magnetism
If you are looking for a concise set of slides dealing with the basics of magnetism, look no further. Each slide defines a different magnetism concept: poles, fields, atoms, currents, electromagnets, motors, and generators. The only...
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Introduction to Magnets
Students explore magnetism, electromagnetism, and static electricity through a series of activities and experiments. In this magnets lesson plan, students use magnets to observe the forces of attraction and repulsion between different...
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Science: Einstein's Big Idea
Young scholars explore the various aspects of Einstein's energy equation and discover how energy is transferred from one form to another. In teams, they rotate through seven stations to experience such aspects of energy change through...
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Build a Simple Motor?
Young scholars experience how to construct a simple electromagnet based motor. In groups they explore what a component is and construct a circuit that can rotate the orientation of the magnet by turning the switch on and off....
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TE Activity: Yogurt Cup Speakers
Sixth graders build a speaker as they investigate the roles of electricity and magnetism. They discover the properties of magnets, create an electromagnet, and determine the direction of a magnetic field. They show cause and effect...
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Magnetic Field and Electromagnetism
Here you will find a simple presentation on magnetic, gravitational, and electric fields. One of the two links to outside animations no longer is valid, and oneof the slides lists extension activities that are specific to a physics...
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Magnets
Students explore the different types of magnets and their common uses. In this magnets instructional activity students create their own magnets.
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Exploring Magnetism
Ninth graders explore magnetism and complete several worksheets. For this magnetism lesson students complete several activities on magnetism and aluminum cans.
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Magnets, Electromagnets, and Motors
Students examine the properties of magnets and electromagnets. In this magnets lesson students create an electromagnet and use it to do work.
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Making an Electromagnet
Students explore electromagnetic forces. For this electromagnetic lesson, students construct a working electromagnet and conduct a series of experiments to see what increases the strength of an electromagnet.
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Electromagnet
In this scientific investigation worksheet, students follow the provided procedures to examine how electricity and magnetism are related and then respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Magnets
In this magnets learning exercise, students review magnetic properties and define an electromagnet. This learning exercise has 10 fill in the blank, 1 drawing, and 3 short answer questions.
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What is a Magnet?
In this magnet worksheet, students review what makes up matter, how electromagnets are made, and how compasses work. This worksheet has 6 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions.
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What is an Electromagnet?
Students give examples of electromagnet applications. In this physics lesson, students explore what makes electromagnets work. They experiment picking paper clips with it.
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Magnets
In this magnets worksheet, high schoolers describe the differences between a generator and a motor, define electromagnet, and identify a circuit as parallel or series. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions, 5 fill in the blank and...
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Amazing Magnets Crossword Puzzle
In this physics worksheet, learners identify and write the correct word for each description related to magnets. There are 12 descriptions to complete.
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How to Be "Naturally Attractive" (Without Even Trying)
Students examine the various properties of magnets, explain how a compass works and make an electromagnet. They also experiment with magnetic lines-of-force using paper and iron filings.