This video teaches how to construct a perpendicular bisector of a given line segment using a compass and straightedge. By drawing arcs above and below the line segment and finding their intersection points, a straight line can be drawn...

This video is a lecture on magnetic fields. The speaker explains what magnetic fields are, how they look in the regions around magnets, and how to plot them on diagrams. The video also covers how the magnetic fields of two magnets in...

CREDITS Animation & Design: Waldi Apollis Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Lucy Billings

This video explores five fun facts about magnets.

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Through real world situations, the basic principles of force will come alive for students. By watching this video viewers will come to understand the basic principles of force used in physics. Combing animation with live video footage...

It explains the properties of magnet and explains the use of magnets as a compass and also a few precautions for handling magnets.

Magnets can be found in many objects that we use everyday. Not only are they located in man-made objects, but magnetic materials can be found in nature as well. In fact, the mineral, magnetite, was found to have magnetic properties long...

If you’ve ever played with magnets, you’ll probably notice that when like poles of the magnets are facing each other (so two Norths or two Souths) the magnets will repel. But, hold two unlike poles together, they will attract. Magic!...

This video explains the concept of maps and how to read them. It covers topics such as symbols, directions, scales, and the use of latitude and longitude. The video also highlights the importance of maps in navigation and understanding...

You may be familiar with permanent magnets—the kind that hang on a refrigerator. But did you know that other magnets, called electromagnets, can be turned on and off? When turned on, electromagnets act just like permanent magnets, but if...

This video provides an introduction to basic concepts in magnetism, including magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and electromagnets.

This video explores the historical use of maps and compasses in exploration. Students will learn how a compass works, how to place a compass on a map and how to navigate with a compass. The program discusses a compasses relationship...

Upon viewing the Magnets and Electromagnets video series, students will be able to do the following: Define a magnet as a material that attracts iron and materials containing iron. Explain that magnets have a north pole and a south pole...

Magnets are unusual and fun tools that serve many useful purposes. This colorful, action-packed program emphasizes the characteristics and behavior of magnets. Special emphasis is also given to electromagnets and the importance of...

This program helps students to hone their map skills. Using colorful graphics and animation, students will come to understand the uses of map grids and the compass rose. In addition, viewers will learn how to locate any location on...