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Exploring Magnetism and Electricity

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore Faraday's Law. In this electromagnetism lesson, students investigate Michael Faraday. Students discover the history of the electromagnet. Students examine the parts of an electromagnet.
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Magnetometer Extension Activities

For Teachers K - 12th
Students observe magnetic fields and locate the position of "ore deposits" patterns using models and maps.  In this magnetometer lesson students complete a hands on activity and a reading/writing exercise. 
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3-D Magnetic Field

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils create a magnetic field.  In this investigative lesson plan students design their own magnetic field so that they can see how magnetism and electricity work.
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Discovery Science Center Activities

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a variety of experiments to meet science goals.  In this life sciences lesson plan, 4th graders make yogurt, discover the attraction of opposite charges in electricity, learn the effects of glaciers, and explore...
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Magnetic Fields

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this magnetic field worksheet, students test a compass's magnetic field against a magnet and see how far it lasts. Students follow 6 sets of directions.
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What is Magnetism?

For Students 6th - 12th
In this magnetism worksheet, students review what magnetism is by matching 5 words to their definitions. Then students use a diagram showing the pattern of iron fillings around magnets to complete 4 short answer questions.
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Magnetism

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this magnetism worksheet, students review concepts relating to magnetic fields, transformers, galvanometers, and electric motors. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank and 11 short answer questions.
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Through Which Materials Do Magnets Work?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this magnets worksheet, students will experiment to see what materials attract or repel from magnets. Students will fill in the blank of 3 statements.
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Cells: The Units of Life

For Students 9th
In this biology activity on cells, 9th graders name who the first person was to use the word cell and describe in what materials this person saw cells. Then they determine what instrument uses light and two or more lenses to view cells.
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MAGNETS

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify magnetism and describe its meaning. Students discuss different types of magnets and list various ways magnets can be used. Students record observations of each magnet, like and different, and whether one has a larger...
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Going My Way?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students, in groups, study how a magnet works and how people use the Earth's magnetic field to orient themselves.
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MAP MAGNETIC FIELD OF A ROOM

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students map the magnetic field of a room (classroom or room at home -- recommend kitchen) at two or more heights. They create a coordinate grid within the room and make a relatively accurate map of the room to super impose the...
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Exploring Magnetic Fields

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop the concept that magnets attract and repel items and exert a magnetic field that can vary in strength.
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The Magnetic Field in a Current Carrying Coil

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the relationship between a current in a coil and the magnetic field.  For this physics lesson students complete a lab activity using a magnet and batteries. 
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Invisible Investigations

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students simulate how charged particles move in a particle detector. In this physics lesson, students observe how iron filings behave when magnetic marbles are passed underneath them. They record and draw their observations.
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How to Be "Naturally Attractive" (Without Even Trying)

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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.
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Exploring Magnetism

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders experiment with magnets in order to visualize that magnets have a north and south pole, some materials can be magnetized, and magnetization occurs because of the magnetic moments of individual molecules in matter.
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Map Field of Current

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine that moving charges create a magnetic field. They discover that the speed and direction of motion, the amount of charge, and the deflection angle observed are closely linked. A voltmeter, pendulum, and a constructed...